Principal Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 Aeronautics Systems sector is hiring a Principal Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer (Level 3) to join our Vehicle Engineering team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, Florida.

In this role, you will work in a team environment within the Vehicle Engineering IPT. The selected candidate will focus on test procedure development and hardware design/integration for avionics and electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Write test-related procedures and manuals (e.g., descriptive, fault isolation, fault reporting, operational, procedural and non-procedural, repair, scheduled maintenance, avionics, electrical, mechanical test manuals).
• Support the electrical wiring team with design needs and manufacturing with wiring integration; route cable/wiring harnesses in a 3D environment in accordance with NG standards and MIL-W-5088/AS50881; design and release cable/wiring installation.
• Perform mechanical design for electronics packaging, enclosures, control panels, junction boxes, and equipment installation. Design sheet metal, machined, thermoformed, and 3D-printed parts; review supplier equipment interface control and source control drawings; support mechanical design and integration of PCBs/CCAs, cables, and components using AS50881, MIL-HDBK-454, MIL-STD-1472, MIL-C-81774, and MIL-P-7788.
• Collaborate with pilots, human factors engineers, EMC/EMI/EE, avionics integration, suppliers, electrical engineering, power systems engineering, stress analysts, thermal analysts, manufacturing engineering, and other stakeholders.
• Work as a member of a multi-disciplined Vehicle Engineering team, coordinating with multiple disciplines to determine solutions to problems quickly and efficiently.
• Communicate technical information clearly in both written and verbal formats.
• Apply strong problem-solving skills and work effectively in a team environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 3 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Ph.D. AND 1 year of related professional/military experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Experience writing test-related procedures.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Visio)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with 3D modeling and design tools (e.g., NX Siemens, Teamcenter Enterprise (TcE), CATIA, SolidWorks).
• Experience designing and integrating components into larger systems.
• Experience managing projects, including schedule and technical performance.
• Ability to demonstrate independent, creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you?

At Northrop Grumman, we are innovating-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching.

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00The 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.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.