Mechanical Engineer level 3/4

Northrop Grumman • Sunnyvale, CA

3d • $103,600 - $193,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer Level 3 or 4 for its Marine Systems organization in Sunnyvale, California. The role supports the manufacturing and installation of launcher hardware. The engineer develops design concepts and solid models, works with internal stakeholders to balance technical, schedule, and cost requirements, and evaluates design approaches against requirements. The position also supports engineering drawings, procurement and fabrication, assembly checkout and testing, task planning, proposal efforts, and resolution of issues onsite and with vendors. Occasional domestic travel may be required. The position requires onsite work four days per week; remote work is not available.

The opening may be filled at Level 3 or Level 4, depending on qualifications. Level 3 requires a STEM bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or a STEM master's degree and three years. Level 4 requires a STEM bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience, a STEM master's degree and six years, or a STEM Ph.D. and three years. Both levels require machine design and drawing-generation experience, CAD modeling experience, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance. Level 4 additionally requires experience leading a team.

The primary-level salary range is $103,600–$155,400, and the secondary-level salary range is $129,300–$193,900. Employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.

Requirements

• Level 3: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and five years of relevant work experience, or a master's degree in a STEM discipline and three years of relevant work experience.
• Level 4: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and eight years of relevant work experience, a master's degree in a STEM discipline and six years of relevant work experience, or a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and three years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in machine design and drawing generation.
• Experience with CAD modeling using NX, CREO, SolidWorks, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with PLM systems (Level 3).
• Ability to plan tasks and execute to the established schedule.
• Experience leading a team (Level 4).
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.
• Must work onsite four days a week; remote work is not an option.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the ASME Y14.5 GD&T Standard and ASME Y14.100 Dimensioning, Tolerancing, and Engineering Drawing Practices.
• Production support experience, including troubleshooting, RCCA, and resolving production issues.
• Experience developing project plans and communicating plans across hybrid teams.
• Strong background in machine design, strength of materials, and materials technology.
• Experience in technical presentations.
• Experience developing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience working with vendors and suppliers.
• Experience in a low-volume, high-precision manufacturing environment.
• Systems engineering experience.
• An active U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts and generate solid models that reflect those concepts.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to balance technical, schedule, and cost requirements.
• Conduct trade studies to select and evaluate design approaches that fulfill requirements.
• Oversee the 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.
• Drive issue resolution onsite and with vendors.
• Travel domestically occasionally, as required.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

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