Mechanical Design Engineer Level 3/ 4

Northrop Grumman • Ocean Springs, MS

1d • $89,400 - $167,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Level 3 or Level 4 Mechanical Design Engineer for its Marine Systems organization in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. The role supports growth in the Launcher Hardware organization and the engineering development of launcher hardware for weapons systems used on a variety of Navy platforms. The position requires onsite presence and may involve occasional domestic travel, estimated at 10%. The successful candidate will design and develop hardware while balancing technical, schedule, and cost requirements and supporting fabrication, assembly, checkout, and testing.

Requirements

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.
• For Level 3: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of relevant work experience; or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of relevant work experience.
• For Level 4: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of relevant work experience; or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of relevant work experience; or a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in machine design and drawing generation.
• Ability to plan tasks and execute to the established schedule.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CAD modeling, such as NX, Creo, SolidWorks, or equivalent.
• Experience with the ASME Y14.5 GD&T Standard and ASME Y14.100 Dimensioning, Tolerancing, and Engineering Drawing Practices.
• Experience developing design concepts, performing trade studies, and conducting evaluations and analyses.
• Strong background in machine design, strength of materials, and materials technology.
• Experience with technical presentations.
• Experience in production support.
• Experience working with vendors and suppliers.
• An active U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts and generate solid models that reflect those concepts.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders while balancing technical, schedule, and cost requirements.
• Conduct trade studies to select and evaluate design approaches that fulfill requirements.
• Oversee generation of engineering drawings using common GD&T practices.
• Identify procurement needs and support fabrication.
• Provide assembly checkout and test support.
• Generate task plans and support proposal efforts.
• Travel domestically on occasion, as required.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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