Staff Mechanical Engineer — Avionics Test Systems

Northrop Grumman; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Oklahoma City, OK seeks a Staff Mechanical Engineer (Level 5) to design and deliver advanced test systems for avionics and defense platforms. You will own subsystem architecture, coordinate lab integration, and drive engineering documentation and reviews.

The role requires a STEM degree with extensive experience, DoD SECRET clearance eligibility, and strong CAD/CAE skills. Travel up to 10% and collaboration with multiple stakeholder groups are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 12+ years of related engineering experience
• Ability to obtain/maintain DoD SECRET clearance
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience in Aerospace or Defense industry
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary technical teams

Responsibilities

• Design and define system architecture for new or existing complex test systems
• Coordinate design of subsystems and integration of total systems in a lab environment
• Oversee engineering design and 2D/3D drawings and standards
• Develop supporting documentation (operating manuals, etc.)
• Lead internal and customer design reviews for mechanical and system level designs
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet project schedules
• Generate reports and present to Government counterparts and stakeholders

Skills

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master’s degree

PhD (optional)

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Enovia SmarTeam

Teamcenter

MATLAB

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Oklahoma City, OK seeks a Staff Mechanical Engineer (Level 5) to design and deliver advanced test systems for avionics and defense platforms. You will own subsystem architecture, coordinate lab integration, and drive engineering documentation and reviews.

The role requires a STEM degree with extensive experience, DoD SECRET clearance eligibility, and strong CAD/CAE skills. Travel up to 10% and collaboration with multiple stakeholder groups are expected.