Principal Mechanical Engineer — Avionics Test Systems Lead

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Oklahoma City, OK, is seeking a Principle/Senior Mechanical Engineer (Level 3/4) to lead design and analysis of avionics test equipment for Sentinel and other government platforms.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mech/Aero Engineering (or equivalent) with 5–8 years of related experience, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain a SECRET clearance. Strong CAD/FEA skills and leadership experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mech/Aero Engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience in aerospace/defense industry preferred.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain DoD SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and define system architecture for complex test systems.
• Coordinate subsystems and integration in a lab environment.
• Develop documentation and manuals for products.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate design reviews.

Skills

Ability to listen effectively

Read engineering drawings

CAD tools experience

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

CAD Software (CATIA/SolidWorks/NX)

FEA tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Oklahoma City, OK, is seeking a Principle/Senior Mechanical Engineer (Level 3/4) to lead design and analysis of avionics test equipment for Sentinel and other government platforms.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mech/Aero Engineering (or equivalent) with 5–8 years of related experience, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain a SECRET clearance. Strong CAD/FEA skills and leadership experience are preferred.