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Sentinel Mechanical Engineer / Principal Mechanical Engineer - 16924

Northrop Grumman • Colorado Springs, CO • 6h ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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 is seeking a qualified Mechanical Engineer to join our Defense Systems team supporting the Sentinel program. The applicant will be responsible for the design, development, production, and deployment of launch equipment hardware and systems for each weapons system facility. Working in a dynamic, people-focused environment, the engineer will collaborate closely with users, customers, and fellow engineers to deliver high performance mechanical solutions for the Sentinel program.

Key Responsibilities:

Primary role is to serve as a mechanical designer for mechanical systems (mechanisms) design on a major Northrop Grumman Defense Systems program

Research, plan, design, and develop mechanical/aerospace products for aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, ground vehicles and associated ground and test equipment

Develop CAD models and 3D model based drawings using Siemens NX and Team Center

Verify specifications and designs through modeling and simulation, test data processing, and performance analysis

Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including design, drawings, fabrication, test, installation, operation and maintenance

Design of components/systems, and preliminary/sizing analysis for both stress and dynamic analysis of aerospace structures.

Preparation and presentation of reports, briefings, design documents (drawings and specifications) and interface with customers.

This position can be filled as an Engineer (level 2) or a Principal Engineer (level 3) depending on candidate experience and qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Mechanical Engineer (level 2): Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field and 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree with 0 years of experience

Principal Mechanical Engineer (level 3)Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field and 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience

U.S. citizen

Must have an active or current Secret clearance at time of application

Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need

2+ years of experience with CAD modeling (Siemens NX preferred)

2+ Experience in mechanical engineering that includes a background in mechanical systems (mechanisms preferred)

Familiar with common engineering standards (ISO, ASME, Mil Spec, NAS, etc.)

Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision, function in a dynamic environment, and be flexible to changing direction

Proficient written and verbal communication skills when conveying technical content

Knowledge of GD&T, materials selection, and manufacturing processes

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Team Center (CPLM) and the Product Definition Package (PDP) release process

Experience with the ASME Y14.X suite of engineering drawing standards

Experience with requirements management and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) principles

Experience with ICBMs or launch equipment systems

Experience performing dynamic and static analysis (NX Motion or ANSYS preferred)

Proficiency in DOORS, CAMEO, Jira and Confluence

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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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