Principal Mechanical Engineer- OKC

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 82,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense and aerospace technologies seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Oklahoma City. This role focuses on the design and development of advanced systems with responsibilities spanning from CAD modeling to engineering analysis. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong technical and leadership skills, along with a commitment to innovation within aerospace projects.

Benefits

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Company paid holidays

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years engineering experience required with a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in technical leadership on cross-functional teams.
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze tooling/support equipment for solutions.
• Generate complex engineering models and drawings.
• Perform functional analysis and requirements allocation.

Skills

CAD modeling

mechanical engineering

leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Master's degree in mechanical engineering

PhD in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

ANSYS

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Our Aeronautical Systems Sector is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for support on projects associated with the design and development of communication, navigation, radar, avionics, power and/or electrical systems architecture, components, circuits, and products or aircraft maintenance. The employee will research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and products for defense systems or commercial purposes.

You will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Lifecycle Sustainment and Modernization Solutions (LSMS). LSMS provides sustainment support for the US Air Force B-1 and B-2 Bombers, E-3 Sentry, Airborne Warning and Control System, and numerous other Government platforms. Our team members complete complex mechanical engineering tasks which include but are not limited to reverse engineering, CAD, structural analysis, manufacturing development, and obsolescence resolution which ensure warfighter supportability.

This engineer will support the Lead Engineer in execution of various program activities, to include design development, design/program reviews, requirements management, automated test software development, test execution and witnessing, tooling development, hardware selection, and specification development.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze tooling/support equipment and recommend appropriate solutions for re-work or alternative solutions including modern manufacturing methods

• Access, interpret, and recommend changes to engineering drawings

• Establish design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test

• Generates complex engineering models and drawings

• Analyze complex systems and precision electro-mechanical assemblies through simulation and/or analysis to then recommend appropriate substitutions or re-design solutions to ensure the integrity of the platform configuration, system safety, and performance specifications while minimally impacting qualification processes

• Identify, analyze, and solve obsolescence issues

• Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules.

• Identify program problems and assist in the establishing of solutions, such as allocation of resources, improved processes, or changing contractual specifications

• Act independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of programs

• Support process improvement and establishment

• Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware specifications

• Generates reports and presents to Government counterparts, defense contractors, and other cross-functional organizations

• Research, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy

• Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have at least one of the following:

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of engineering experience.

• A master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of engineering experience.

• A PhD degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 0 years of engineering experience.

• Must have or be able to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret/ Top Secret security clearance & special program access

• Experience with CAD modeling (NX, SolidWorks)

• Experience in a technical leadership role on a cross-functional product development team

• Experience designing tooling and support equipment

• Experience with static FEA (i.e. ANSYS, FEMAP/NASTRAN)

• Willing to work onsite in OKC, NO Relocation Provided!

Preferred Qualifications:

A preferred candidate will include experience in some or many of the following areas.

• Experience with aerospace systems

• Experience with Air Force customers and aerospace industry and military standards

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (or higher) with investigation in the last five (5) years

• Experience with test planning at the equipment and system level

• Experience with nuclear hardened systems

• Experience with DOORS and general requirements management best practices

• Experience with Dynamic and heat transfer FEA

• Experience in Additive Manufacturing or 3D-Print design & technologies

• Experience with modernization and sustainment of military aircrafts

• Experience conducting analysis of mechanical components and structures within aircraft maintenance programs, determining effectiveness and creating written recommendations for increasing efficiency and effectiveness

• Experience with any of the following CAD Software Tools and Data Management Products: CATIA, SolidWorks, NX

• FEA: Ansys, Femap/Nastran/Patran

• Experience with a customer focused, and team-oriented environment

Salary Range: $82,000.00 - $123,100.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.