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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 has an opening for a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team of qualified individuals. Position is located in Melbourne, FL.\nExciting position offers the opportunity to directly contribute to the research, design, analysis, manufacture, and testing associated with aircraft Support Equipment. Come in from the beginning where the design and framework are being developed from the ground up!\nKey Responsibilities:\nMechanical design of test, measurement, and handling equipment used on military aircraft.\nGathering of data, requirements development, interfacing with suppliers, and performing basic stress and tolerance analysis\n Acting as manufacturing liaison during build process of your project to ensure overall quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved\nresearch and/or product development in more than one engineering discipline\nDevelopment of test plans and performing environmental testing of Support Equipment\n Testing and integration of manufactured Support Equipment on aircraft\n Basic knowledge of design and analysis tools for mechanical design as well as basic drafting skills to include a working knowledge of solid modeling techniques (NX, Pro Engineer, or Catia).\n Candidate must also be willing to occasionally travel to various site locations to demonstrate the function of the designed Support Equipment.\nThrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.\nBasic Qualifications: \nBachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with 12 years of military and/or professional experience; Master's Degree with 10 years of experience; PhD with 8 years experience. \nExperience in the design of mechanical and/or electro-mechanical subsystems\nExperience using CAD software in generating detailed engineering drawings used for manufacturing of mechanical and/or electrical assemblies\nAbility to obtain a USG Secret clearance or higher security clearance\nExperience developing manufacturing drawings to GD&T standards\nPreferred Qualifications:\nCurrent, active in-scope USG Secret or higher security clearance\nAbility to obtain additional Special Access Program (SAP) access\nExperience using FEA software in performance of stress analysis of mechanical and/or electrical assemblies to include static and dynamic analysis to MIL-STD-810 requirements\nFAA A&P Certificate or equivalent aircraft maintenance background\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $139,000.00 - $208,600.00The 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. 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