Principal / Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer - R10178833

Northrop Grumman; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their innovative Hardware Engineering Team. This role involves supporting Electronic Warfare and Radar Development programs, where you'll engage in detailed hardware design, CAD modeling, and CNC programming. Ideal candidates will bring a collaborative spirit, technical expertise, and strong interpersonal skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to revolutionary systems that impact lives and requires a daily on-site presence in Warner Robins, Georgia. If you're ready to invent the future and make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on CAD modeling.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical design issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed hardware design and develop CAD models.
• Support Mechanical Systems design and resolve issues during development.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

CAD Modeling

CNC Programming

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in a related field

PhD in a related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

NX

Mastercam

Job description

Principal / Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

Requisition ID: R10178833

• Location: Warner Robins, Georgia, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: Days (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Positions Available: 1

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. 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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector has a need for a Principal Mechanical Engineer or Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer at its Subsystem and Software Sustainment (S&SS) organization in Warner Robins, GA. This engineering position is for a role on our Hardware Engineering Team. In this role you will be supporting Electronic Warfare and Radar Development programs. Our ideal candidate will possess technical expertise, a drive to lead from where you are, collaborative people skills, and the proven ability to work within a technically diverse and fast-paced team. This position requires that you work on-site daily.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Perform detailed hardware design including part selection, developing CAD models and conducting cable/signal routing.
2. Research, develop, plan, design, analyze and test Mechanical components, equipment and systems.
3. Support the delivery of Mechanical Systems design Technical Data Packages, as-built TDPs, interface models, and additional design artifacts.
4. Write and modify CNC programs using CAD/CAM software.
5. Select appropriate tools, fixtures, and materials for each job.
6. Resolve mechanical issues during hardware design, development, manufacture, integration and qualification.
7. Define and apply appropriate Geometric, Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to mechanical designs.
8. Troubleshoot issues with machines or programs as needed.
9. Access, interpret, and recommend changes to engineering drawings.
10. Develop Mechanical designs that meet MIL-STD and other applicable codes and regulations.

Frequent opportunities to interact with Program Management, external suppliers and/or government customers, therefore excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills are essential to succeeding in this role.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Mechanical Engineer:

1. Must have a Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent STEM related discipline.
2. Minimum of 5 years of direct relevant experience with B.S degree; Minimum of 3 years of direct relevant experience with Masters degree; Minimum of 1 year of direct relevant experience with PhD.
3. Must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance.

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer:

1. Must have a Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent STEM related discipline.
2. Minimum of 9 years of direct relevant experience with B.S degree; Minimum of 7 years of direct relevant experience with Masters degree; Minimum of 5 years of direct relevant experience with PhD.
3. Experience with CAD Modeling in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or NX.
4. Experience with CAM software, such as Mastercam.
5. Must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Proficient performing CAD modeling with design tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Siemens NX or similar.
2. Strong knowledge of CNC programming languages and software (e.g., G-code, Mastercam).
3. Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills.
4. Ability to understand and interpret requirements.
5. Experience reviewing and providing feedback on engineering designs based on latest industry standards.

Salary Range: $86,600 - $130,000

Salary Range 2: $107,800 - $161,800

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.