Mechanical Design Engineer 2/3
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer Level 2 or Level 3 to develop and support new and existing designs for surface ship and submarine propulsion and power generation systems for the US Navy. The position is based in Sunnyvale, California. The successful candidate will work collaboratively and support a team-oriented culture emphasizing shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and automation. The engineer applies engineering principles and industry practices to turbine generator components and subsystems; develops design concepts; performs trade studies and supporting evaluations and analyses; and contributes to detailed design, drawing development, design reviews, release for manufacture, testing, and production. The role also includes preparing and presenting formal technical briefings as required. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. A clearance is not required to start, but the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret security clearance.
Requirements
- For Level 2: Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline and 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master of Science in a STEM discipline and no relevant experience.
- For Level 3: Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline and 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master of Science in a STEM discipline and 3 years of relevant experience.
- Experience developing designs with solid-modeling software such as CREO or NX.
- Working knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 drawing standards and geometric tolerancing.
- Fluency in mechanical engineering principles and proficiency in developing design concepts, performing trade studies, and conducting supporting evaluations and analyses.
- US citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in an engineering discipline.
- Two years of experience in rotating turbomachinery.
- Knowledge of GD&T and solid modeling with NX.
- Current active DoD Secret clearance.
- Experience with FEA software such as Ansys Workbench.
Responsibilities
- Apply engineering principles and industry practices in designing assigned turbine generator components and subsystems.
- Develop design concepts, perform trade studies, and conduct supporting evaluations and analyses.
- Participate in detailed design, drawing development, design reviews, and release for manufacture.
- Follow designs through testing and production phases.
- Prepare and present formal technical briefings as required.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
