Principal or Sr. Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 109,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Mechanical Systems Engineer to perform concept development, analysis, and design integration for undersea hardware at our Annapolis, MD site. You will translate customer needs into robust system solutions while balancing technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

The role requires 5+ years with a BS (or 3+ with an MS) in Mechanical/Ocean Engineering, proficiency with FEA tools, and U.S. citizenship with TS/SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Ocean) with 5+ years, or MS with 3+ years.
• Proficiency with engineering design, production, analysis tools.
• Experience with FEA tools, bolted joints, and structural calculations.
• US citizen able to obtain TS/SCI and pass a polygraph.
• On-site work at Annapolis, MD campus.

Responsibilities

• Concept development, analysis, design integration of undersea hardware.
• Collaborate in a team, prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Exhibit strong verbal and written communication.

Skills

FEA tools

Bolted joint analysis

Structural analysis

Communication skills

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

FEMAP/Nastran

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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 Systems Engineer or Senior Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

Essential Functions:

• This position tasking includes concept development, problem solving, structural analysis, 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.

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

Basic Qualifications Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer:

• BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, 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.


• Experience with Finite Element Analysis tools, bolted joint analysis, and structural hand calculations


• Ability to work on site at Annapolis, MD campus.


• US citizen with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI and pass a polygraph.

Basic Qualifications Senior Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer:

• BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering or equivalent STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of experience or MS degree with 6 years of experience.


• Proficiency in using common engineering design, production, analysis, and office tools.


• Experience with Finite Element Analysis tools, bolted joint analysis, and structural hand calculations


• Ability to work on site at Annapolis, MD campus.


• US citizen with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI and pass a polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects are being developed and deployed simultaneously.


• Proficiency in using Finite Element Analysis tools (ANSYS, FEMAP/Nastran), bolted joint analysis, and structural hand calculations.


• Active TS/SCI clearance.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

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 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