Principal Mechanical Engineer (Secret Clearance, 9/80)

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Roy, UT, to lead supplier coordination, design reviews, and integration across NG product teams for Major Maintenance Vehicles (MMV). This full-time role pays a competitive salary and offers a broad benefits package.

The position emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills as you guide suppliers from design through qualification events, with a standard 9/80 schedule and relocation options.

Qualifications

• Requires active DoD Secret clearance at time of application.
• Experience in project/supplier management and cross-team integration.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office tools (Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with suppliers and review designs for MMV mechanical systems.
• Integrate with NG product teams to ensure requirements flow into designs.
• Participate in design reviews and approve subcontract deliverables.
• Oversee supplier readiness through contractual milestones and qualification events.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

DoD Secret clearance

Project management

Education

BS in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

MS in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

PhD in related field

Tools

Teamcenter

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Roy, UT, to lead supplier coordination, design reviews, and integration across NG product teams for Major Maintenance Vehicles (MMV). This full-time role pays a competitive salary and offers a broad benefits package.

The position emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills as you guide suppliers from design through qualification events, with a standard 9/80 schedule and relocation options.