Mechanical Design Engineer / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Northrop Grumman • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • $68,200 - $127,100 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer (Level 2) or Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Level 3) for its Test and Evaluation organization in Oklahoma City and at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. As part of the Engineering Design Center and Lab Operations, the engineer will develop custom testing solutions and specialized support equipment for the B-2 Stealth Bomber and other platforms. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary engineering team to develop and integrate mechanical designs in a laboratory environment, with emphasis on first-time quality and engineering rigor. The position requires an active DoD Secret or higher clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance.

Northrop Grumman offers flexible work arrangements, a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, learning opportunities, exposure to varied projects and customers, and a friendly team environment. Travel is approximately 10%. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

• For Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related professional or military experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related professional or military experience.
• For Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related professional or military experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional or military experience, or a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related professional or military experience.
• Active DoD Secret or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company.
• Experience developing mechanical designs with CATIA V5, SolidWorks, NX, AutoCAD, or similar design software.
• U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Professional experience in aerospace and defense.
• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Active program access.
• Mechanical design experience using CATIA V5.
• Experience with PLM systems.
• Experience in additive manufacturing or 3D-print design and technologies.
• Hardware integration experience in a laboratory environment.
• Demonstrated experience working in a dynamic environment with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D CAD models, detail part drawings, assembly drawings, and integration drawings.
• Coordinate and liaise on mechanical engineering designs through procurement and manufacturing.
• Coordinate and liaise on electrical design integration and assembly.
• Lead and coordinate hardware integration in a laboratory environment.
• Develop documentation supporting designs and product lifecycle management.
• Support troubleshooting and system verification in a laboratory setting.
• Work collaboratively across disciplines and organizational levels in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
• Learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, possible overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

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