Principal Mechanical Test Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering firm where you can leverage your engineering expertise as a Principal Mechanical Engineer. This role is essential in enhancing production processes and ensuring the seamless transition to high-rate satellite manufacturing. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize operations and support logistics, all while contributing to groundbreaking projects that shape the future of technology. If you're passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Discretionary Bonus

Annual Bonuses

Long Term Incentives for VP/Director positions

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in a STEM field or 3 years with a Master's.
• Hands-on experience with high-complexity production line setups.

Responsibilities

• Analyze metrics to identify bottlenecks and improve processes.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate manufacturing workflows.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project Management

Problem Solving

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Automated Manufacturing Systems

MES Tool

Job description

Requisition ID: R10183230

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America

• Clearance Type: None

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: Days (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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.

Northrop Grumman Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) has an opening for a Principle Mechanical Engineer within the Mechanical Test Engineering team. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA at Space Park.

As a qualified candidate, you are expected to have an understanding of space hardware, testing methods, floor operations, and tools. Mechanical Test Engineers (MTE) plan and coordinate the operations required to build and test flight hardware at all levels - subassembly through complete systems.

This role is critical in bridging the gap between traditional manufacturing processes and Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) operations, ensuring a seamless transition to high-rate satellite production while maintaining quality and reliability standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Improvement, Production Line Setup, and Optimization:

• Review and analyze metrics to help identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies

• Support issue resolution development

• Utilize Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to streamline processes

• Help facilitate process improvements

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Project Management:

• Partner with AI&T teams to integrate manufacturing processes into their workflows

• Act as a liaison between design, manufacturing, logistics and test teams

Logistics Support:

• Support process development and improved configuration management

• Lead interface for all manufacturing support

• Support the scheduling and logistics of Airbus trolley and container logistics between the FAL, Space Park, and VSFB

• Develop and maintain the launch site shipping list

• Support TE in launch site planning and procedure creation.

Project Management Support:

• Help prioritize and assign tasks based on schedule needs and hardware availability.

• Support test engineering transition into new MES tool

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) field from an accredited institution plus 5 years of engineering experience; OR a Masters degree with 3 years of engineering experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering plus 3 years of engineering experience

• Hands-on experience with setting up production lines for high-complexity, low-volume products transitioning to high-volume manufacturing.

• Familiarity with satellite systems, subsystems, and testing protocols.

• Knowledge of automated manufacturing systems and Industry 4.0 principles.

• Experience in manufacturing, high rate, or outside experience in alternate field is a strong plus.

Salary Range: $100,300 - $150,500

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.