Sentinel - Principal/Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer (17104)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our Sentinel program team in the SDS Division.

The role is based in Roy, UT, requiring a Secret clearance and ongoing collaboration with customers and engineers to deliver high-performance mechanical solutions. The successful candidate will lead mechanical design, CAD modeling, and MBSE-driven development for flight and ground systems, while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with IPT leads.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Senior Principal level may require a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience or a Master's with 6 years total.
• U.S. Citizenship with an Active Secret Security Clearance or higher.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval within a reasonable period of time.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a mechanical designer for complex systems on a major defense program.
• Research, design, and develop mechanical/aerospace products for aircraft, missiles, and launch systems.
• Create CAD models and 3D drawings using Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
• Verify designs through modeling, testing data, and performance analysis.
• Support all lifecycle phases from design to deployment and maintenance.
• Perform component sizing analyses for stress and vibration of aerospace structures.
• Prepare design documents and interface with customers and stakeholders.
• Present design status at milestones and reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers in mechanical design.

Skills

Mechanical design

MBSE knowledge

GD&T knowledge

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

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 Defense Systems is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located at Roy, UT to support the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force's sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure. The applicant will be responsible for the design, development, production, and deployment of launch-equipment hardware and systems for each weapons system facility. Working in a dynamic, people-focused environment, the engineer will collaborate closely with users, customers, and fellow engineers to deliver high performance mechanical solutions for the Sentinel program. This position may be filled at a higher level based on qualifications below.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Primary role is to serve as a mechanical designer for mechanical systems (mechanisms) design on a major Northrop Grumman Defense Systems program
• Research, plan, design, and develop mechanical/aerospace products for aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, ground vehicles and associated ground and test equipment
• Develop CAD models and 3D model based drawings using Siemens NX and Team Center
• Verify specifications and designs through modeling and simulation, test data processing, and performance analysis
• Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including design, drawings, fabrication, test, installation, operation and maintenance
• Design of components/systems, and preliminary/sizing analysis for both stress and dynamic analysis of aerospace structures.
• Preparation and presentation of reports, briefings, design documents (drawings and specifications) and interface with customers.
• Attend internal program meetings, customer technical exchanges, and supplier briefings; present design status during formal milestone reviews
• Assisting IPT lead in managing team schedule and mentoring junior engineers in mechanical design

Basic Qualifications

• This position may be filled at a Principal level or Senior Principal level
• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field with 5 years of relevant experience (Sr. Principal level requires a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience; or a Master's with 6 years of experience)
• Requires U.S. Citizenship with an Active Secret Security Clearance or higher
• Requires 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 need
• Requires a minimum 5 years of experience with CAD modeling (Siemens NX preferred)
• Requires a minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering that includes a background in mechanical systems (mechanisms preferred)
• Requires experience with common engineering standards (ISO, ASME, Mil Spec, NAS, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of GD&T, materials selection, and manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated ability to lead design teams and drive technical decisions
• Experience with Team Center (CPLM) and the Product Definition Package (PDP) release process
• Experience with the ASME Y14.X suite of engineering drawing standards
• Experience with requirements management and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) principles
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