Mechanical Design Engineer / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Northrop Grumman • Sunnyvale, CA

56d • $83,400 - $155,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an onsite Mechanical Design Engineer to participate in the development and ongoing support of new and existing steam turbine designs used in surface ship, submarine propulsion and power generation systems for the US Navy.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline with 2 years relevant experience; Masters of Science degree in a STEM discipline with no relevant experience (for Mechanical Design Engineer).
• Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline with 5 years relevant experience; Masters of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years relevant experience, PhD in STEM discipline with 1 years relevant experience (for Principal Mechanical Design Engineer).
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance.
• Computer skills including developing designs using solid modeling software, such as CREO/NX is required.
• A fluent knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 drawing standards and geometric tolerance is required.
• Must be fluent in mechanical engineering principles, and must be proficient in developing design concepts, performing trades-studies, and conducting supporting evaluations and analyses.
• Ability to work onsite full-time.

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree in Engineering Discipline.
• 2 years’ experience in rotating machinery or turbine design
• 1 year as a team lead (or similar)
• Knowledge in GD&T and solid modeling NX
• Current active DoD Secret clearance
• Knowledge of Design Engineering processes, procedures and work instructions required to support both management and engineering tasks
• Technical project management experience with proven successful execution of technical projects to cost and schedule targets
• Experience as a Technical Lead, Project Manager, or other demonstrated leadership role related to program execution
• Experience with design of fabricated and machined components, or design of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic subsystems.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles and industry practice in the design of assigned turbine and generator components and subsystems for machinery design engineering.
• Develop design concepts, perform trade studies, and conduct supporting evaluations and analyses.
• Participate in detail design, drawing development, design reviews, release for manufacture, and follow through test and production phases.
• Prepare and present formal technical briefings as required.
• Production issues resolution experience.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• overtime
• shift differential
• discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level