Principal or Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Top Secret/TS-SCI clearance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Annapolis, MD seeks a Principal or Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our Naval & Oceanic Systems team. You will perform concept development, design integration and testing of undersea hardware while translating customer requirements into practical solutions.

Basic qualifications include a BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Ocean Engineering or equivalent with 5+ years (MS 3), 8+ years (MS 6, PhD 4) for Senior Principal, and on-site work at Annapolis with a TS/SCI

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Ocean Engineering or equivalent STEM.
• Minimum 5 years of experience for Principal or 3 years with MS.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Concept development, problem solving, technical planning, and design development of undersea hardware.
• Integration & testing and translating customer requirements into systems solutions.
• Collaborate in a team environment and communicate effectively.

Skills

Hardware design

Design for manufacturing

Systems engineering

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

BS in Mechanical/Aerospace/Ocean Engineering

MS in Engineering (optional)

PhD (optional)

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

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.

The Naval & Oceanic Systems business unit headquartered in Annapolis, MD is seeking dependable individuals willing to work in a collaborative environment and that are interested in expanding their horizons. The Mechanical Engineering Department is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer or Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

Essential Functions:

This position tasking includes concept development, problem solving, technical planning, design development and integration & testing of undersea hardware. The applicant will translate customer requirements into systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

The candidate must be able to collaborate in a team environment, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously, and comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

The successful candidate should have demonstrated experience in hardware design, an understanding of design for manufacturing practices, developing engineering processes, procedures and documentation for manufacturing, and an understanding of engineering's role for supporting small to medium production quantities.

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

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Mechanical Engineer:

• BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace. Ocean Engineering or equivalent STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of experience or MS degree with 3 years of experience.
• Proficiency in using common engineering design, production, analysis, and office tools.
• Ability to work on site at Annapolis, MD campus.
• A current/active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI with CI polygraph.

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer :

• BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace. Ocean Engineering or equivalent STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of experience or MS degree with 6 years of experience or PhD with 4 years of experience.
• Proficiency in using common engineering design, production, analysis, and office tools.
• Ability to work on site at Annapolis, MD campus.
• A current/active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI with CI polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects are being developed and deployed simultaneously
• Proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
• Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Experience with undersea vehicle and system design
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI poly

Salary Information:

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,800.00 - $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.

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 Lon