Principal MLI Design Engineer/Senior Principal MLI Design Engineer (Level 3/4)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Redondo Beach, CA, seeks a Principal/ Senior MLI Design Engineer to support the TIP section within Environmental & Specialty Test. You will design Multi-Layer Insulation, create 3D CATIA models, coordinate fabrication and installations, and assist in flight hardware readiness.

The role requires a STEM degree with 5+ years (Level 3) or 9+ years (Level 4), active SCI clearance, willingness to work extended hours and travel, and strong communication skills for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field required.
• Active SCI clearance at time of application.
• 5+ years (Level 3) or 9+ years (Level 4) in multi-disciplinary engineering.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements for MLI development across disciplines.
• Create 3D CATIA models of insulation and installation drawings.
• Plan fabrication and coordinate installation to flight readiness.
• Support spacecraft launch activities.
• Act as primary technical contact for the thermal products group.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Briefing skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

CATIA V5

CATIA 3DX

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SCITRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.Space Systems is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible possible.Northrop Grumman is looking for a Principal MLI Design Engineer/Senior Principal MLI Design Engineer (Level 3/4) to support our Thermal Insulated Products (TIP) section within the Environmental & Specialty Test Department. This position will provide the right candidate an opportunity to gain exposure to all facets of spacecraft integration and test operations. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California.Key Responsibilities:Interface with multiple disciplines to define requirements for MLI (Multi-Layer Insulation) development.Utilize CAD tools (Catia V5 and others) to create 3D models of spacecraft thermal insulation, fabrication templates, and installation drawings.Plan and coordinate the fabrication of thermal insulation products from designing templates to meet program schedule milestone dates.Coordinate, plan, lead, and participate in MLI installation efforts, from initial concept demonstrations to flight installations at unit, subsystem, and system levels.Provide support during spacecraft launch activities.Represent the thermal products organization as the prime technical contact on various programsKnowledge of all types of MLI products and processes (materials, fabrication techniques, installation techniques)Willingness to work extended hours, alternate shifts, weekends, and travel, as directedDevelop written installation proceduresAs a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:Medical, Dental & Vision coverage401kEducational AssistanceLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programs & Work/Life SolutionsPaid Time OffHealth & Wellness ResourcesEmployee DiscountsThis position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.Basic Qualifications (Level 3):Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master's DegreeExperience working in multi-disciplinary engineering teamsExcellent written and oral communication skills with strong technical briefing skillsAbility to work extended hours, alternate shifts, weekends, and travel, as directedMust have active Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) at time of application.Basic Qualifications (Level 4):Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 9 years of experience; 7 years with Master's DegreeExperience working in multi-disciplinary engineering teamsExcellent written and oral communication skills with strong technical briefing skillsAbility to work extended hours, alternate shifts, weekends, and travel, as directedMust have active Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) at time of application.Preferred Qualifications:Active Top Secret (TS), and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).Experience with Thermal Insulation Product fabrication and integration methodologiesExperience with CATIA V5 and/or CATIA 3DXCurrently possess active DoD TS or SCI clearanceUnderstanding of and proficiency in CAPE procedure executionKnowledge of and experience working with critical flight spacecraft hardwarePrimary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00The 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.