Mechanical Design Engineer - Level 2/3 - Dulles

Northrop Grumman•Dulles, VA

1d•$91,800 - $171,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a mid-level Mechanical Design Engineer to perform mechanical design tasks on one or more spacecraft systems or subsystems. The Mechanical Designer will work with other designers and engineers on Spacecraft Structures, Subsystems, Mechanisms, MGSE, or Proposals across the three business areas to develop and enhance critical technical capabilities that drive our businesses. Skills include, but not limited to, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T), Engineering Drawings, and Design for Manufacturing. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree. (for Level 2)
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree. (for Level 3)
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance (for Level 2)
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance (for Level 3)
Experience with performing mechanical tasks associated with design and manufacturing of aerospace structures.
Experience with Creo Parametric Computer Aided Design (CAD) software including use of skeletons, large assembly management, with piping and harness modules and drawing creation with GD&T.
Proficiency in Microsoft office suite.

Nice To Haves

Experience with GD&T standards and preparation of manufacturing documentation.
Experience with MBD’s, Large Assembly management, Skeletons, piping and harness modules, 3D Printing, Design for Manufacturing, and hands-on hardware fabrication.
Experience with Blender or other animation software
Understanding of or passionate about spacecraft layout and design.
Training in the use of PTC Creo, GD&T standards for preparation of manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

Design of Spacecraft Structures, Mechanisms, Antenna and Payload placement of mechanical hardware from concept through integration and test all based on customer driven requirements.
Perform detailed design tasks using Creo Parametric Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other software tools to develop and document designs for manufacturing and ultimately assembly into spacecraft.
Produce Mechanical drawings and Model Based Designs (MBD’s) using industry standard GD&T processes.
Interface with Mechanical design and engineering teams to produce efficient and manufacturable spacecraft parts and assemblies.
90% of the day or more will be performing detailed design tasks using Creo Parametric Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other software tools to develop and document designs for manufacturing and ultimately assembly into spacecraft.
Other duties as assigned