Mechanical Design Engineer Level 4

Northrop Grumman•Ocean Springs, MS

1d•$111,700 - $167,500•Onsite

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer Level 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The Marine Systems organization, part of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, is searching for Mechanical Design engineers in support of rapid growth in the Launcher Hardware organization. You will have the opportunity to be part of an expanding team of dedicated engineers directly supporting the engineering development of innovative launcher hardware for weapons systems on a variety of Navy platforms.

Requirements

Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline with 8 or more years engineering experience; Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 6 or more years of experience
Solid background in machine design and drawing generation
Ability to plan tasks and execute to the established schedule
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, supporting multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency in using common engineering design, production, analysis, and office tools
Must be a US citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with CAD modeling (NX, CREO, SolidWorks, or equivalent)
Experience in ASME Y14.5 GD&T Standard and ASME Y14.100 Dimensioning, Tolerancing, and Engineering Drawing Practices
Experience in developing design concepts, performing trade studies, and conducting evaluations and analyses
Strong background in machine design, strength of materials, and materials technology
Experience in technical presentation and interfacing with customers
Experience in working with vendors and suppliers
Experience in production support
Design and operational knowledge of navy programs
An active US Government Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

Develop designs concept and generate solid models that reflect those concepts
Collaborate with internal stakeholders balancing technical, schedule, and cost requirements
Conduct trade studies to select and evaluate best design approaches to fulfill requirements
Oversee the generation of engineering drawings using common GD&T practices
Identify procurement needs, support hardware fabrication, and support hardware nonconformance disposition
Provide assembly checkout and test support
Generate task plans and support proposal efforts
Occasional domestic travel may be required