Mechanical Design Engineer - Level 4
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer – Level 4 to join its Mission Enabling Products (MEP) Team in San Diego, California. The position is 100% onsite and does not accommodate telecommuting. MEP designs, builds, and delivers space, defense, and aviation-related systems, including satellites and space components, launch vehicles and propulsion systems, missile products, defense electronics, precision weapons, armament systems, and aerospace structures. The engineer develops and designs composite components, assemblies, and related manufacturing and test tooling, collaborating with Manufacturing, Test, and other Engineering functions to support successful hardware execution and delivery. The role includes designing complex composite and metallic assemblies, creating and analyzing manufacturing and test tools, preparing detailed 3D models and 2D drawings, participating in design reviews, and supporting manufacturing, testing, procurement, and continuous improvement. Designs must meet manufacturing and test plans while maintaining cost and schedule targets. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. A clearance is not required at the start, but the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering and eight years of experience in a structural design field, or a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering and six years of experience in a structural design field.
- Aerospace experience with product definition and design, including understanding specifications, statements of work, drawings, and ICD compliance.
- Understanding of aerospace materials and assembly methods, including bonding and fastening.
- Ability to design complex, multi-piece tool assemblies to support manufacturing and test plans.
- Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
- Experience generating engineering drawings and practical knowledge and use of GD&T.
- Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFMA) principles and mistake-proofing techniques.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with aerospace tooling, including composite layup molds, precision assembly fixtures, and Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
- Experience with composite and metallic assemblies, including bonded and fastened joints and associated materials, adhesives, and fasteners.
- Initiative and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Experience with composite manufacturing processes and applications, including layup, machining, bonding, and assembly.
- Active Government clearance.
Responsibilities
- Design complex assemblies, including high-strength and high-stiffness composite laminates, honeycomb sandwich structures, and metallic interface hardware.
- Create, prototype, design, and analyze tools and fixtures for manufacturing and testing composite parts and assemblies, including layup molds, precision assembly fixtures, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), and test fixtures.
- Develop and refine components and subsystems using design skills, hand calculations, CAD modeling software, and analytical tools.
- Perform detailed 3D designs and generate 2D engineering drawings.
- Participate in and present at internal and customer design reviews, including preparing presentation materials for PDR, CDR, and MRR reviews.
- Support manufacturing and testing of fixtures and hardware as required.
- Help generate manufacturing and test plans.
- Support procurement of flight hardware and tooling.
- Manage multiple priorities while supporting shared program, organizational, and customer goals.
- Support continuous improvement of departmental tools and procedures.
- Ensure designs meet manufacturing and test plans while maintaining cost and schedule targets.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position
- Potential Long Term Incentives for employees in Vice President or Director positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
