Principal Mechanical Engineer/Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP); California (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company seeks a skilled Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their California team. The role involves innovative design, structural analysis, and development of unique marine systems. Candidates must possess a STEM degree and an active Top Secret clearance.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Life and disability insurance

Company-paid holidays

Annual bonuses

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 5+ years relevant experience or Master's with 3+ years.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• Experience with 3D CAD software and analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural analysis on mechanical structures.
• Design for manufacturability, managing cost and schedule.
• Develop documentation for production and maintenance procedures.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Mechanical design

Structural analysis

Hydraulic design

Pneumatic design

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

Northrop Grumman has an immediate employment opportunity available for a self-starting, motivated Principle Mechanical Engineer/ or Sr. Principle Mechanical Engineer to join our dedicated Southern California field engineering team. The team designs, develops, tests, delivers, and operates advanced prototypes and unique marine systems.

The candidate will have the opportunity to support a variety of unique mechanical equipment designed for marine applications. This involves a broad spectrum of engineering disciplines including mechanical design; structural analysis; thermal analysis; pressure vessels; material selection; hydraulic and pneumatic system design, component selection, troubleshooting and repair; and metallic and non-metallic fabrication techniques that will leverage the candidate's existing skills and challenge them to develop new skills. Candidate will apply basic knowledge of design and analysis tools and employ the application of general standards, principals, theories, concepts, and techniques to perform tasks.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Structural analysis on mechanical structures

• Innovate conceptual designs involving hydraulics, pneumatics, structures, and/or mechanisms per customer and mission requirements

• Design for manufacturability and maintainability

• Execute through mechanical analysis of the design, detailed drawing creation, and system installation while managing cost, scope, and schedule of the design

• Select and analyze material for strength, weight efficiency, and corrosion considerations

• Write documentation for production and maintenance procedures

• Support design through system installation, testing, operation, and training

• Analyze and derive requirements

"This opportunity may be filled as a Principal Mechanical Engineer or a Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer based on the qualifications listed below."

Basic Qualifications for Principal Mechanical Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience or a Master's degree in STEM and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

• Experience with 3D CAD model based software and analysis tools

• Experience with MS Office suite tools

• Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI eligibility. Must also have the ability to obtain appropriate program access. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance and program access for continued employment.

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and a minimum of 8 years of related experience or a Master's degree in STEM and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience

• Experience with 3D CAD model based software and analysis tools

• Experience with MS Office suite tools

• Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI eligibility. Must also have the ability to obtain appropriate program access. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SolidWorks 3D CAD software with simulation experience

• Marine environment engineering experience

• Proficient with textbook calculations and finite element analysis

• Experience with cranes and weight handling equipment

• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic design, component selection, and troubleshooting

• Electronic packaging design experience

• Strong teamwork skills with both immediate team and customer counterparts

• Desire to deploy with customer on a rotational basis

• Effective verbal and written communication

• Active/Current TS/SCI

Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00Salary Range 2: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00

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.