Principal MLI Design Engineer - Spacecraft Thermal Systems

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems; United States; 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/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal MLI Design Engineer/Senior Principal MLI Design Engineer (Level 3/4) for the TIP section of the Environmental & Specialty Test Department in Redondo Beach, CA. You will work across disciplines to define requirements for multi-layer insulation and to coordinate fabrication and installation tasks, supporting launch activities.

The role demands a strong background in MLI, CATIA CAD tools, and excellent communication, with willingness to travel and work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with at least 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master's Degree.
• Active SCI clearance at time of application.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary engineering teams and strong technical briefing skills.

Responsibilities

• Interface with multiple disciplines to define requirements for MLI development.
• Utilize CATIA tools to create 3D models of spacecraft thermal insulation and installation drawings.
• Plan and coordinate fabrication of thermal insulation products to meet program milestones.
• Coordinate, lead, and participate in MLI installation efforts from concept to flight installations.
• Provide support during spacecraft launch activities.
• Represent the thermal products organization as the primary technical contact on programs.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree (optional)

Tools

CATIA V5

CATIA 3DX

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal MLI Design Engineer/Senior Principal MLI Design Engineer (Level 3/4) for the TIP section of the Environmental & Specialty Test Department in Redondo Beach, CA. You will work across disciplines to define requirements for multi-layer insulation and to coordinate fabrication and installation tasks, supporting launch activities.

The role demands a strong background in MLI, CATIA CAD tools, and excellent communication, with willingness to travel and work