Principal/Mechanical Design Engineer @ Northrop Grumman

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s 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 nation’s 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, they’re making history.

The Tactical Space Systems Group is seeking an entry to mid-level Mechanical Designer to perform mechanical design tasks on one or more spacecraft systems or subsystems. The Mechanical Designer will work with other designers and engineers on Spacecraft Structures, Subsystems, Mechanisms, MGSE, or Proposals across the three business areas to develop and enhance critical technical capabilities that drive our businesses. Skills include, but not limited to, Computer Aided Design (CAD), knowledge of Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T), Engineering Drawings, and Design for Manufacturing.

Essential Functions:

Work on all Spacecraft Structures, Payload, and Antenna mechanical hardware from requirements all the way through integration and test.
Perform detailed design tasks using CreoParametric Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other software tools to develop and document designs for manufacturing and ultimately assembly into spacecraft.
Produce Mechanical drawings using industry standard GD&T processes.
Interface with Mechanical design and engineering team to produce efficient and manufacturable spacecraft parts and assemblies.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications:

This requisition may be filled at either a Mechanical Designer 2 level or a Principal Mechanical Designer 3 level.

Basic Qualifications for Mechanical Designer 2:

2 Years with Bachelors in Science OR a Masters Degree.
Experience with performing mechanical tasks associated with design and manufacturing of structures.
Experience with CreoParametric Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.
Be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Basic Qualifications for Principal Mechanical Designer 3:

5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD.
Experience with performing mechanical tasks associated with design and manufacturing of structures.
Experience with CreoParametric Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.
Be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with the fundamentals of spacecraft layout and design.
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards and prepa ration of manufacturing documentation.
Experience with 3D Printing, Design for Manufacturing, and hands-on hardware fabrication.
Proficiency in Microsoft office suite.

Salary Range: $81,300.00 - $121,900.00Salary Range 2: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00The 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 candidate’s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.

Principal/Mechanical Design Engineer

Tactical Space Systems

Northrop Grumman

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