Sentinel - Mechanical Engineer level 2/3 ( 17716*)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

PTO & Work/Life Resources

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Launch Systems Infrastructure team seeks a Mechanical Engineer/ Principal Mechanical Engineer to develop deployable mechanisms and PDPs for the Sentinel GBSD program. On-site in Roy, UT, you’ll collaborate across IPTs to meet program milestones and support all lifecycle phases, with a path to higher levels based on experience.

The role emphasizes CAD modeling, GD&T, MBSE, and interfacing with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Requires a STEM bachelor’s degree with 2 years of related experience; master’s with 1 year (principal level: 5 years with bachelor’s; 3 with master’s).
• US Citizen with active Secret clearance within last 6 years.
• 2+ years CAD modeling experience.
• Experience with design/fabrication for structural details, assemblies, or installations.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement deployable mechanical mechanisms verified by test/analysis.
• Develop CAD models visualizing design solutions.
• Deliver PDPs on time to meet program objectives.
• Support all phases of the systems lifecycle: design, drawings, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance.
• Identify design/requirement gaps and provide cost-effective resolutions.
• Ensure PDPs meet design requirements from item specifications.
• Prepare and present reports, briefs, and interface with customers.

Skills

CAD modeling

MBSE

Requirement mgmt

Engineering with IPT

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter CPLM

DOORS

CAMEO

Jira

Confluence

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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 — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is seeking a Mechanical Engineer/ Principal Mechanical Engineer on the Launch Systems Infrastructure team.

This position is in our Strategic Deterrent Systems Division to execute the Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase of the Sentinel Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program. This position will be located on campus in Roy, UT and may require on-site support at product manufacturing and integration sites. The qualified candidate will work within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment, interfacing with IPT leadership, suppliers, customers, and other technical disciplines to engineer design solutions to challenging problems through the development of Product Definition Packages (PDP). This position may be filled at a higher level based on qualifications below.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Create and implement deployable mechanical mechanisms that are verified through test/analysis
• Develop CAD models visualizing various design solutions
• Deliver required PDPs on time to meet program objectives
• Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including design, drawings, fabrication, test, installation, operation and maintenance
• Identify gaps within a design and/or requirements and provide a resolution that is cost effective, innovative, and has minimal impact to others.
• Ensure the developed PDPs meet the design requirements from the various element/configured item specifications.
• Preparation and presentation of reports, briefings, design documents (drawings and specifications) and interface with customers.

Basic Qualifications

• This position may be filled at a Mechanical Engineer level or at a Principal Mechanical Engineer level.
• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 2 years of related experience; or a master’s degree with 1 year of related experience (Principal level requires 5 years with a bachelor's; or 3 years with a master's).
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Requires a minimum 2 years of experience with CAD modeling.
• Requires experience with design/fabrication techniques for structural details, assemblies, and/or installations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of GD&T, materials selection, and manufacturing processes
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills when conveying technical content
• ICBM Experience
• Experience in creating a Product Definition Package (PDP) or PDP like products
• Experience with the ASME Y14.X suite of engineering drawing standards
• Ability to work closely with multiple functional organizations (Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Field Operations, etc.)
• Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter CPLM (Common Product Lifecycle Management) tools
• Experience with requirements management and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) principles
• Proficiency in DOORS, CAMEO, Jira and Confluence

Position Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.