Staff Mechanical Engineer - Inertial Navigation Systems

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Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 161,000 - 241,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance
Discretionary bonus
Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Staff Mechanical Engineer to join the Woodland Hills, CA team, contributing to inertial navigation and defense hardware. You will mentor junior engineers, lead design reviews, and ensure high-reliability products across lifecycle from concept to production.

The role emphasizes GD&T, NX CAD, and cross‑functional collaboration under stringent schedules, with a US Secret clearance and citizenship required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 12+ years of experience OR Master’s with 10+ OR PhD with 8+ years.
  • Expertise with Siemens NX CAD software.
  • GD&T, drawing creation and tolerance analysis.
  • Strong presentation and writing/communication skills.
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers and obtaining security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Support design and development for inertial navigation systems and existing product lines.
  • Perform GD&T, drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing work instructions.
  • Develop and execute mechanical testing and qualification plans (vibration, thermal, shock, life).
  • Collaborate with chief engineer, program management, and cross-functional teams.
  • Mentor junior engineers and lead design reviews; ensure high-reliability inertial products.

Skills

Mechanical CAD
Siemens NX
GD&T
Communication
Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM
Master's degree in STEM
PhD in STEM

Tools

Siemens NX
Teamcenter PLM

Job description

Northrop Grumman seeks a Staff Mechanical Engineer to join the Woodland Hills, CA team, contributing to inertial navigation and defense hardware. You will mentor junior engineers, lead design reviews, and ensure high-reliability products across lifecycle from concept to production.

The role emphasizes GD&T, NX CAD, and cross‑functional collaboration under stringent schedules, with a US Secret clearance and citizenship required.

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