Mechanical Engineer / Principal Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Mechanical Engineer or Principal Mechanical Engineer for its Southern California field engineering team, based in Oxnard, California. The team designs, develops, tests, delivers, and operates advanced prototypes and unique marine systems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role supports mechanical equipment for marine applications and encompasses mechanical design, structural and thermal analysis, pressure vessels, material selection, hydraulic and pneumatic system design and component selection, troubleshooting and repair, and metallic and non-metallic fabrication techniques. The engineer applies design and analysis tools and general engineering standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques. The role also manages the migration of model-based designs into new configuration management tools, including SolidWorks Product Data Manager. Deployment at sea may be required for a cumulative two months or more per year to support equipment operation and maintenance. Travel is up to 25%, with compensation commensurate with travel through appropriate allowances.
Requirements
- Mechanical Engineer level: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and at least 1 year of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and no experience required.
- Principal Mechanical Engineer level: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and at least 4 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
- Experience with 3D modeling tools such as SolidWorks, Siemens NX 3D, CATIA, or AutoCAD.
- Experience with CAD configuration management tools such as PDM, Siemens Teamcenter, or Windchill PLM.
- Ability to communicate with multiple levels of leadership, coordinate and resolve technical problems, and work collaboratively in a team as well as independently with limited guidance.
- Ability to deploy with the customer on a rotational basis, with up to 25% travel.
- U.S. citizenship and a current, active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance; must be able to obtain and maintain SCI and Program Special access before starting.
Nice To Haves
- SolidWorks 3D CAD software, including simulation and PDM experience.
- Marine environment engineering experience.
- Proficiency with textbook calculations and finite element analysis.
- Experience with cranes and weight-handling equipment.
- Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic design, component selection, and troubleshooting.
- Electronic packaging design experience.
- Demonstrated independent planning and organization, and experience working in cross-functional teams with internal and external customers.
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot technical problems and issues and determine technical solutions in accordance with product and customer specifications.
- Migrate models and drawings into new configuration management tools, including SolidWorks Product Data Manager.
- Design for manufacturability and maintainability.
- Develop conceptual designs involving hydraulics, pneumatics, structures, and/or mechanisms according to customer and mission requirements.
- Select and analyze materials for strength, weight efficiency, and corrosion considerations.
- Support designs through system installation, testing, operation, and training.
- Write and edit production and maintenance procedure documentation.
- Analyze and derive requirements.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- 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
