Principal/Sr Principal Electromechanical Engineer

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

1d•$114,000 - $213,400•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking qualified Principal/Sr Principal Electromechanical Engineers to join their Hardware Engineering organization in San Diego, CA. This role involves applying technical principles to assigned tasks, creating and reviewing engineering documentation (drawings, test reports, procedures), managing parts lists, and ensuring compliance with quality, security, and industry standards. The position requires collaboration with various engineering disciplines and manufacturing, developing technical solutions, and contributing to team discussions for process improvement and innovation. Engineers will make design decisions to minimize rework and maximize reuse, prioritize tasks efficiently, and represent the organization professionally in interactions with internal and external contacts. Communication with senior personnel on technical matters, often involving interdisciplinary coordination, is also a key aspect of the role.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 5 years of experience, or 3 years of experience with a Masters degree; or 1 year of experience with STEM PhD degree (for Principal)
Bachelors degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 8 years of experience, or 6 years of experience with a Masters degree; or 4 years of experience with STEM PhD degree (for Sr. Principal)
Have a fundamental understanding of heat transfer, mechanics of materials, and vibration
Experience with hardware design and integration processes
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Microsoft Office and CAD experience
Demonstrated attention to detail, self-motivation, and self-regulation
Demonstrated success working individually or as part of a team
Must be a US Citizen
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret/ SCI Security Clearance
Experience with CATIA V5, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or Capital
Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) standards within a CPLM framework
Experience with hands on support to a production floor providing engineering sustainment support including but not limited to: disposition of nonconformances, RCCA analysis, implementation of ECRs/ECOs
Applied electrical, electronic and mechanical principles to components and systems, including assembly, analysis, and documentation of results; construction of developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies and components; and quality testing. Supports and participates in the design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems.
Demonstrated success leading multi-disciplinary teams in fast-paced, high-demand environments
Experience in mentoring junior engineers and facilitating knowledge transfer within teams
Experience developing proposals
Experience with the Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) process
Experience with agile programs
Knowledge of electronic components and their applications in communication systems.

Responsibilities

Effectively use and/or apply technical principles, theories, and concepts to assigned tasks commensurate with engineering level
Create/review/update engineering drawings, test reports, and procedure documents for all system variants including circuit boards, cables, and mechanical features
Generate/update/review parts lists and act as liaison with global supply chain counterparts
Maintain configuration and compliance with applicable quality, security, and industry standards
Collaborate with peers in adjacent functions, including electrical and RF design, systems engineering, software engineering, drafting, supply chain management, and manufacturing.
Develop technical solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.
Actively participate in team discussions by offering ideas and suggestions on how we can enhance the team and/or an individual’s ability to execute tasks, improve performance, and encourage innovation
Make good judgment design decisions regarding individual tasks. i.e. minimizing rework and maximizing reuse of existing designs
Make efficient use of time and resources by prioritizing tasks to meet commitments
Professionally represent the organization while interacting with internal and external contacts.
Communicate with senior personnel on technical matters often requiring coordination between disciplines