Sr. Principal Engineer Mechanical - Subsystems Design

Northrop Grumman • Palmdale, CA • 6h ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems located in Palmdale, CA has an opening for a Sr. Principal Subsystems Design Engineer .

The selected candidate will perform Subsystems design support on ECS, Fuel, Powerplant, Landing Gear, Harness, and Hydraulic installations. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA and is assigned to a 1st shift 9/80 work schedule.

The selected candidate will become part of the Subsystems Design Engineering team within the Vehicle Engineering IPT and responsibilities include:

Develop solutions to difficult problems that are thorough, imaginative, practical, and consistent with program objectives while keeping the statement of work and design requirements in focus.

Coordination and clear communication with other disciplines, customer, and suppliers during the development of design solutions.

Concise presentation and explanation of system design issues/solutions to internal management and customer representatives.

Development and review of completed models, drawings, and repairs for accuracy, clarity, and completeness.

Evaluation of engineering products for conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of experience in Aerospace structural design OR an MS degree in STEM with 6 years of related experience OR a PhD in STEM and 3 years of related experience

Experience in a combination of Environmental Control (ECS), Fuel, Powerplant, Landing Gear, Harness, and Hydraulic installations.

Proficient in use of CATIA V5 (2D and 3D) R26 (or higher) and Team Center (Unified and Enterprise). Must be able to develop 3D CATIA Product Models, parts, and assemblies. Tasking will include design development of supports, LRU trays, cabling, and zone installation models. Must be familiar with cable routing techniques and requirements. Need to be familiar with use of CATIA Electrical Workbench to develop and route cables. Will be generating 2D Drawings, so must understand normal drafting practices in accordance with ASME Y14.5. CATIA Models and Drawings will be saved and managed through Team Center Unified, so must be familiar with using CATIA to Team Center Unified interface. Must possess understanding of drawing trees and indentured parts lists.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance prior to start, as well as Program Special access (Program Special access not required to start)

Preferred Qualifications:

Active Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred.

5 years or more Aerospace Subsystems design experience using CATIA V5.

Experience working on Special Access Programs

Experience working on military aircraft and MRB experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00

The 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.

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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