Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer - Avionics Test Systems

Northrop Grumman

Oklahoma City (OK)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 159,000

Full time

12 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer in Oklahoma City, OK. The role develops avionics testing solutions for defense platforms, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and delivering hardware and software specifications.

Primary and secondary salary ranges are provided; relocation is not offered. The position requires DoD SECRET clearance eligibility and on-site work in Oklahoma City, with frequent collaboration across government and industry partners.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mech/Aero Engineering or equivalent with required experience.
  • Master’s degree with related experience or PhD with minimal experience.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications, listen effectively, and take initiative.

Responsibilities

  • Design and define system architecture for new or existing complex integrated test systems.
  • Coordinate design of subsystems and integration in a laboratory environment.
  • Oversee and own engineering design and 2D/3D drawings for mechanical products.
  • Develop documentation such as operating manuals and user guides.
  • Support troubleshooting of built equipment and ensure schedule commitments.
  • Coordinate with multiple internal/external stakeholders to meet contractual milestones.

Skills

Leadership
Team coordination
Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mech/Aero Engineering
Master’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace
PhD with 0 years experience (related field)

Tools

CATIA
SolidWorks
Siemens NX
ENOVIA SmarTeam
Teamcenter
ANSYS Fluent/Mechanical

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer in Oklahoma City, OK. The role develops avionics testing solutions for defense platforms, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and delivering hardware and software specifications.

Primary and secondary salary ranges are provided; relocation is not offered. The position requires DoD SECRET clearance eligibility and on-site work in Oklahoma City, with frequent collaboration across government and industry partners.

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