Sr Principal Engineer Mechanical

D.O.M. magazine; United States; On-site; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in Melbourne, FL, onsite. You will contribute to the analysis, design, manufacture, and testing of aircraft support equipment.

You will develop test plans, perform environmental testing, and work with suppliers and manufacturing to meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives. A DoD Secret clearance and strong CAD skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in STEM with related engineering experience.
• Proficient CAD skills for detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Active DoD Secret or higher security clearance.
• Ability to obtain required program access within a reasonable time.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of test, measurement, and handling equipment for military aircraft.
• Data gathering, requirements development, supplier interfacing, and basic stress analysis.
• Liaise with manufacturing during build to ensure quality, delivery, cost objectives.
• Develop test plans and environmental testing of equipment.
• Test and integration of equipment on aircraft.

Skills

CAD software

Stress analysis

Mechanical design

Manufacturing liaison

Environmental testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

NX

Pro/Engineer

CATIA

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for aSenior Principle Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located onsite in Melbourne, FL.AccomplishYou candidate will contribute in the analysis, research, design, manufacture, and testing associated with aircraft Support Equipment.Essential Functions:

• Mechanical design of test, measurement, and handling equipment used on military aircraft.
• Gathering of data, requirements development, interfacing with suppliers, and performing basic stress and tolerance analysis
• Acting as manufacturing liaison during build process of your project to ensure overall quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved
• Development of test plans and performing environmental testing of Support Equipment
• Testing and integration of manufactured Support Equipment on aircraft
• Extensive experience in design, drafting, and stress analysis of mechanical systems. Drafting skills shall include strong knowledge of solid modeling software, (NX, Pro Engineer, or Catia), or CAD based computer drafting software.

You should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels. Candidate must also be willing to travel to various site locations to demonstrate the function of the designed equipment.

SucceedThe individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented to help us grow our services, become even better at what we do and will possess the following qualifications.Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelors in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 8 years related engineering experience; Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 6 years related engineering experience
• Proficient using CAD software in generating detailed engineering drawings used for manufacturing of mechanical and/or electrical assemblies
• Current, active in-scope DoD Secret or higher security clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• Proficient using FEA software in performance of stress analysis of mechanical and/or electrical assemblies to include static and dynamic analysis to MIL-STD-810 requirements
• FAA A&P Certificate or equivalent aircraft maintenance background
• Experiencedeveloping manufacturing drawings toGD&T standards

Thrive with UsAt Northrop Grumman we are invested in the growth and well-being off all our employees. We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.Our Total Rewards Program offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.We have Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!Primary Level Salary Range: $107,800.00 - $161,800.00The 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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.

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