Senior Mechanical Engineer, Spacecraft Structures & MGSE

Northrop Grumman Corp.

Gilbert (AZ)

On-site

USD 89,000 - 168,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Level 3 or 4 to support the Mechanical Systems & Design group. You will develop spacecraft structures and mechanical hardware using Creo Parametric, then translate requirements into flight-ready assemblies.

You will lead MGSE development, perform sizing analyses, and create model-based drawings with GD&T per ASME Y14.5. DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance is preferred. Competitive salary ranges apply.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field, with 5+ years of engineering experience or a Master's with 3+ years.
  • Experience with Creo Parametric and GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.
  • Strong leadership and communication to mentor MGSE teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead MGSE development and perform detailed MGSE design using Creo Parametric.
  • Coordinate cost and schedule planning for MGSE projects and proposals.
  • Provide technical leadership, direction, and mentoring to engineers in MGSE.
  • Lead sizing of MGSE through hand calculations and analyses.
  • Review drawings for MGSE compliance and communicate with customers and programs.

Skills

Creo Parametric
GD&T accuracy
Model Based Drawings
Technical leadership
communication skills
cost and schedule planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field

Tools

Creo Parametric

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Sector in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Level 3 or 4 to support the Mechanical Systems & Design group. You will develop spacecraft structures and mechanical hardware using Creo Parametric, then translate requirements into flight-ready assemblies.

You will lead MGSE development, perform sizing analyses, and create model-based drawings with GD&T per ASME Y14.5. DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance is preferred. Competitive salary ranges apply.

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