Spacecraft Mechanical Design Engineer (L2/L3) - Creo

Northrop Grumman; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a mid-level Mechanical Design Engineer in the Space Sector, based in Dulles, VA. The role focuses on spacecraft structures, mechanisms, and payload placement, with heavy use of Creo CAD from concept through integration and test. The position requires Creo CAD experience, GD&T proficiency, and the ability to obtain a U.S.

Government security clearance. It offers an onsite schedule with a 9/80 work pattern and opportunities across Spacecraft Structures and Engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2+ years of experience or Master’s with 0 years; more experience may substitute degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance
• Experience in mechanical design/manufacturing of aerospace structures
• Creo Parametric CAD with skeletons, large assemblies, piping and harness modules and drawing creation with GD&T

Responsibilities

• Design spacecraft structures, mechanisms, antennas and payload placements from concept to integration and test based on requirements.
• Perform detailed design tasks using Creo Parametric CAD to develop and document designs for manufacturing and assembly.
• Produce mechanical drawings and Model Based Designs (MBDs) using GD&T processes.
• Interface with mechanical design and engineering teams for manufacturability and efficiency.
• Spend 90%+ of time on detailed design tasks using Creo Parametric CAD and related tools to document designs for manufacturing and assembly.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical design

Aerospace structures

Microsoft Office

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree preferred

PhD with experience welcomed

Tools

Creo Parametric

GD&T

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a mid-level Mechanical Design Engineer in the Space Sector, based in Dulles, VA. The role focuses on spacecraft structures, mechanisms, and payload placement, with heavy use of Creo CAD from concept through integration and test. The position requires Creo CAD experience, GD&T proficiency, and the ability to obtain a U.S.

Government security clearance. It offers an onsite schedule with a 9/80 work pattern and opportunities across Spacecraft Structures and Engineering