Principal Mechanical Engineer
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.Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our team. This position will be located at Clearfield, UT and supports the Remote Visual Assessment (RVA) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division. A strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, proficiency in CAD design tools, and experience with mechanical systems and equipment are essential for success in this role.
Roles and Responsibilities
Responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining mechanical systems, equipment, and infrastructure to support the government agency's mission and operations.
Apply mechanical engineering principles to design and develop new systems, modify existing systems, and troubleshoot and resolve equipment failures, while ensuring compliance with government regulations and industry standards.
Perform mechanical analysis, simulations, and testing to validate designs, and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical systems with other disciplines such as electrical, software, and aerospace engineering.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design drawings, technical reports, and test plans, and will provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and other team members.
Basic Qualifications
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 5 years of related experience; or a master’s degree with 3 years of related experience
- Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
- Requires 2 years demonstrated experience working with external customer to meet program expectations in a timely and efficient manner
- Requires experience performing CAD modeling with design tools such as Siemens NX or similar
- Requires experience in Systems Engineering/Life Cycle Design, GD&T, and manufacturing
- Requires experience with MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Preferred Qualifications
- Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or another Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university
- Experience with maintenance and reliability engineering
- Demonstrated experience using the following tools: ANSYS, MATLAB, or equivalents
- Teamcenter/CPLM experience
- Minuteman III Weapon System Knowledge and Experience
- Experience working with government customer
- Experience managing programs/projects
Position Benefits
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00The 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.