Mechanical Design Engineer – (EEEP02/EEEP03)

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

2d•$91,800 - $171,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer in San Diego, California. The role involves creating 3D CAD models of ground equipment and cable routing using vendor-provided and custom CAD data; developing COTS WRA assemblies, cable drawings, and rack assemblies with CATIA V5; and generating and releasing Hardware, Interconnect, and Schematic drawing packages through Teamcenter PLM. The engineer provides technical support for formal Change Requests and program review boards, customer audits of engineering documentation and system configurations, and production and development activities, including hardware and software integration. The position also supports hardware development in Triton labs, recommendations for iterative IFC4 builds, and investigation of integration findings, audits, hardware installation, failure analysis, and replacement. The employee may serve as a principal subject matter focal point among maintenance, design engineering, test-site teams, contractors, and customers. The position requires strong written and oral communication, the ability to work independently and in a team under general direction, and a self-motivated, thorough, detail-oriented approach. The employee must be willing to learn additional engineering disciplines. Occasional odd shifts, including nights and weekends, may be required. Travel is 10% of the time, and relocation assistance may be available. The job may be filled at either Level 2 or Level 3, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related professional or military experience, or a master's degree and 0 years of related experience for Level 2.
Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related professional or military experience, or a master's degree and 3 years of related experience, or a Ph.D. and 1 year of related experience for Level 3.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time based on business needs.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance.
Experience generating 3D CAD models for ground support equipment, cable routing, and rack assemblies.
Hands-on experience with CATIA V5 for 3D modeling and drafting.
Experience creating COTS WRA assemblies, cable drawings, and rack assembly drawings.
Ability to occasionally work odd shifts, including nights and weekends.
Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work under general direction, independently and as part of a team; self-motivation, thoroughness, attention to detail, and willingness to learn additional engineering disciplines.

Nice To Haves

3D CAD experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools such as Teamcenter.
Active U.S. Government Secret clearance with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.

Responsibilities

Generate 3D CAD models of ground equipment and cable routing using vendor-provided and custom CAD data.
Create 3D COTS WRA assemblies, cable drawings, and rack assemblies.
Generate and release Hardware, Interconnect, and Schematic drawing packages.
Release drawings through the Teamcenter Product Lifecycle Management tool.
Provide technical support for formal Change Requests progressing through program review boards.
Support customer audits of engineering documentation and system configurations.
Provide engineering support for production and development activities, including integration of hardware and software.
Support hardware development as a member of the responsible engineering team in Triton labs.
Support development of new hardware design recommendations for iterative IFC4 builds.
Investigate integration findings and perform audits, hardware installation, hardware failure analysis, and replacement.
Serve as a principal subject matter focal point between maintenance, design engineering, test-site teams, contractors, and customers, as required.

Benefits

Relocation assistance may be available.
Flexible work arrangements.
9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
Learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
Health insurance coverage.
Life and disability insurance.
Savings plan.
Company-paid holidays.
Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
Depending on position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.