Senior Principal Aerospace Mechanical Design Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer in Melbourne, FL. Work on lab and aircraft equipment design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing with a 9/80 schedule and no remote work option.

Required: a mechanical engineering or STEM degree with 6–8+ years of related design experience, NX proficiency, and ability to obtain/maintain DoD security clearances (Secret or higher). Salary ranges up to $184,200.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, or STEM degree, plus 8 years of related experience, or 6 years with a Master’s, or 4 years with a PhD.
• Knowledge of NX mechanical design or other parametric design tool.
• Knowledge of networks and Microsoft computer skills are required.
• Experience with design, mechanical drawings, models and design documentation
• Understanding of test engineering concepts
• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain/Sustain SAP
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and test mechanical components, equipment, and systems for aerospace programs.
• Develop and modify test station design documents and BOMs.
• Coordinate with supply chain, operations, QA, and other teams to meet schedule and budget.
• Develop Acceptance Test Procedures for test stations.
• Create and integrate mechanical designs using NX or similar tools.
• Document laboratory system designs and integration for aerospace labs and aircraft equipment.

Skills

Mechanical design

Design documentation

Test engineering concepts

Microsoft Office

Networking knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering or STEM

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

NX mechanical design

Interface Control Document (ICD) experience

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer in Melbourne, FL. Work on lab and aircraft equipment design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing with a 9/80 schedule and no remote work option.

Required: a mechanical engineering or STEM degree with 6–8+ years of related design experience, NX proficiency, and ability to obtain/maintain DoD security clearances (Secret or higher). Salary ranges up to $184,200.