Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer (17007)

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 89,400 - 167,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking engineers to work on Interface Control Models (ICMs) and NX-based space allocations, interfacing with IPTs, suppliers, and customers. The role emphasizes solving complex problems with design and rigorous reviews.

Candidates should have a STEM degree with relevant experience, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain SAP and Secret clearance. The position includes 9/80 schedule and relocation support if offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years of related experience; or a master’s degree with 3 years of related experience (Sr. Principal level requires 8 years with a bachelor’s; or 6 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 1 year of experience with systems engineering principles and processes.
• Requires 1 year of proven knowledge of design tools including TeamCenter/NX.
• Requires 1 year of proven experience to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Requires 1 year experience with design and fabrication techniques for structural details, assemblies, and installations.
• Requires 1 year of experience in creating an ICM or ICM like product.

Responsibilities

• Interface with IPT leadership to engineer design solutions via ICM.
• Create 3D NX models for space allocation and interface detail.
• Support ICM team through design reviews.
• Implement program processes and engineering board approvals.
• Deliver ICMs on time to meet program objectives.
• Integrate ICMs with element teams to avoid clashes.
• Identify gaps and propose cost-effective resolutions.
• Ensure ICMs meet design requirements.
• Determine technical solutions per product specs.
• Support digital transformation related to ICM development.

Skills

Systems engineering principles

Reading technical drawings

Agile / Jira

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

TeamCenter

NX

JIRA

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. Employees are not only part of history, they are 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 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.

Roles and Responsibilities

• 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 Interface Control Models (ICM). ICMs consists of 3D models (NX) for space allocation and interface detail for all Command and Launch (C&L) facilities and equipment.
• Create and implement 3D CAD (NX) models that define space allocation and interface detail.
• Support the ICM team in capturing interface detail through design and board reviews.
• Implement program processes and engineering board approval processes for developed ICMs.
• Deliver required ICMs on time to meet program objectives.
• Integrate Interface Design ICMs with the various element teams to proactively eliminate disconnects and design clashes.
• Identify gaps and holes within the design and/or requirements and provide a path forward for resolution that is cost effective, innovative, and has minimal impact to others while filling the gap/hole.
• Ensure the developed ICMs meet the design requirements from the various element/configured item specifications.
• Determine technical solution in accordance with product specifications and recommend actions to representatives for coordinated product solution.
• Support digital transformation initiatives relating to ICM development and release.

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 5 years of related experience; or a master’s degree with 3 years of related experience (Sr. Principal level requires 8 years with a bachelor’s; or 6 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 1 year of experience with systems engineering principles and processes.
• Requires 1 year of proven knowledge of design tools including TeamCenter/NX.
• Requires 1 year of proven experience to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Requires 1 year experience with design and fabrication techniques for structural details, assemblies, and installations.
• Requires 1 year of experience in creating an ICM or ICM like product.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of specifications and processes as they relate to engineering model‑based definition.
• Proven knowledge of product development lifecycle.
• Able to work independently, function in a dynamic environment, and be flexible to changing direction.
• ICBM Experience.
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations.
• Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner.
• Experience in leading/supporting a development engineering team.
• Demonstrated experience working with customers to ensure project success.
• Experience in performing in an Agile environment and knowledge/understanding of JIRA.

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: $89,400.00 – $134,200.00. Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 – $167,500.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as 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.

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.