Principal or Senior Principal Engineering Design

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 99,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discretionary bonus

Long Term Incentives

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Engineering Design to join our team in Annapolis, MD. The role focuses on Model Based Definition in NX with experience in Teamcenter within the Design Services group.

The ideal candidate will hold a STEM degree with extensive CAD/PLM experience, strong communication, and the ability to obtain/maintain SAP/Top Secret clearance. Salary ranges reflect Principal roles with potential for growth and supplemental benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field with required years of experience; or MS degree with fewer years
• U.S. citizen with a Secret clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance with SAP approval
• 3 years experience with 3D CAD modeling tools
• 3 years experience developing/releasing engineering models and drawings
• Experience with model-based engineering Digital Product Definition Packages and ASME standards

Responsibilities

• Designs major components or portions of a system to develop products and support manufacturing
• Develops data, layouts, sketches, and notes for design proposals
• Assesses manufacturability, materials availability, interchangeability, cost and specs
• Coordinates with other organizations involved in design development
• Prepares layouts of complex assemblies and checks for design errors and revisions

Skills

3D CAD modeling

GD&T interpretation

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

MS degree

Tools

Teamcenter

CAD tools

PLM systems

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP

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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Recruiting

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is currently recruiting for a Principal or Senior Principal Engineering Design to join our team at the Annapolis, MD location. The ideal candidate will have an interest in learning Model Based Definition (MBD) in NX and working knowledge of Teamcenter in the Design Services group.

Essential Functions

• Designs major components or major portions of a functional system to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations.
• Develops basic data and makes preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes necessary to present design proposal.
• Investigates pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replace ability, strength-weight efficiency, and contractual specification requirements and cost.
• Coordinates with other organizations affected by design development.
• Makes layouts of complex assemblies and details parts of devices, mechanisms, and structures.
• Identifies design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and recommends revisions and/or improvements in design layout to responsible engineers or designers.

This position can be filled at a Principal or Senior Principal level.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Engineering Design

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or MS degree with 3 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of relevant experience could be considered in lieu of a degree
• U.S. citizen with a Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance with Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet business needs
• 3 years experience with 3D CAD modeling tools
• 3 years experience developing and releasing engineering models and drawings
• 3 years experience developing and releasing model-based engineering Digital Product Definition Packages
• Experience modeling fully defined components and assemblies efficiently using CAD managed in a PLM system and create/revise drawings in conformance with ASME modeling and drawing standards
• Familiarity with basic GD&T interpretation
• Strong communication skills across large diverse organizations

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Engineering Design

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or MS degree with 6 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of relevant experience could be considered in lieu of a degree
• U.S. citizen with a Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance with Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet business needs
• 3 years experience with 3D CAD modeling tools
• 3 years experience developing and releasing engineering models and drawings
• 3 years experience developing and releasing model-based engineering Digital Product Definition Packages
• Experience modeling fully defined components and assemblies efficiently using CAD managed in a PLM system and create/revise drawings in conformance with ASME modeling and drawing standards
• Familiarity with basic GD&T interpretation
• Strong communication skills across large diverse organizations

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years experience with Product Lifecyle Management (PLM) tools
• Experience creating/revising drawings in conformance with ASME 3D modeling and drawing standards
• Experience with Siemens Teamcenter or Teamcenter MPLM Product Lifecycle Management Tool
• Experience managing the configuration of large mechanical systems
• Possesses a strong knowledge and background of design engineering release procedures and configuration management practices
• Strong knowledge and experience managing engineering bill of materials through effectivity management
• Ability to develop and implement solutions with minimal oversight given a challenging problem statement
• Ability to manage complex special technical assignments

Salary Range

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $123,400.00 - $185,000.00. 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.

Benefits & Compensation

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.

Application

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.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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.

Company Culture

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.