Space Systems Mechanical Engineer – Ground Support Equipment

Northrop Grumman; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Gilbert, AZ is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer and/or a Mechanical Engineer to design and deliver ground support equipment for Satellite Manufacturing Facility operations. The 1st shift runs 7:00am–4:00pm with flexible scheduling, based in Gilbert, AZ.

The role collaborates across engineering disciplines, interfaces with customers and suppliers, and requires SolidWorks experience, CAD configuration management, and the ability to obtain a US government security

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with SolidWorks CAD Software.
• Experience with CAD configuration management.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).

Responsibilities

• The candidate will perform detailed design tasks using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other software tools to develop and document ground support equipment designs.
• The role involves interfacing and communicating with customers, program and functional management, other spacecraft engineering disciplines, and component suppliers.
• Skills include, but not limited to, Computer Aided Design (CAD), knowledge and application of Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T), 3D Printing, Design for Manufacturing, Mechanics of Metallic / Composite Materials, Stress Calculations, and Spacecraft Component Layout.

Skills

CAD

GD&T

3D Printing

DFM

Stress Calculations

Spacecraft Layout

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD Software

Creo Parametric

Windchill PDM/PLM

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Gilbert, AZ is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer and/or a Mechanical Engineer to design and deliver ground support equipment for Satellite Manufacturing Facility operations. The 1st shift runs 7:00am–4:00pm with flexible scheduling, based in Gilbert, AZ.

The role collaborates across engineering disciplines, interfaces with customers and suppliers, and requires SolidWorks experience, CAD configuration management, and the ability to obtain a US government security