Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Level 3/4) – Onsite

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer Level 3/4 to join our Sunnyvale, CA team. The role supports Launcher Hardware in the Marine Systems organization, focusing on design, development, and manufacturing integration.

You will generate solid models, create engineering drawings, and collaborate with stakeholders to meet schedule and cost targets. Domestic travel may be required; US citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret Clearance are required.

Qualifications

• BS in a STEM discipline with 5+ years relevant work experience; or MS with 3 years relevant work experience.
• US citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance.
• Experience in machine design and drawing generation; CAD modeling with NX/CREO/SolidWorks or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs concept and generate solid models reflecting concepts.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders balancing technical, schedule, and cost requirements.
• Conduct trade studies to evaluate best design approaches to fulfill requirements.
• Oversee generation of engineering drawings using GD&T practices.
• Identify procurement needs and support fabrication.
• Provide assembly checkout and test support.
• Generate task plans and support proposal efforts.
• Occasional domestic travel may be required.
• Drive issue resolutions onsite and with vendors.

Skills

Communication

Autonomous work

Team collaboration

Education

BS in STEM

MS in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

NX

CREO

SolidWorks

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer Level 3/4 to join our Sunnyvale, CA team. The role supports Launcher Hardware in the Marine Systems organization, focusing on design, development, and manufacturing integration.

You will generate solid models, create engineering drawings, and collaborate with stakeholders to meet schedule and cost targets. Domestic travel may be required; US citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret Clearance are required.