Engineer Mechanical/Principal Engineer Mechanical (Level 2/3)

Northrop Grumman•Redondo Beach, CA

4d•$83,400 - $155,400•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Space Systems division is seeking a Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) Level 2/3 Engineer to join their Mechanical & Environmental Test Engineering Department in Redondo Beach, CA. MGSE is non-flight hardware essential for the integration, testing, and launch of spacecraft. This role involves developing design solutions for space flight hardware in clean room environments, encompassing requirements definition, design, structural analysis, 2D drawing creation, manufacturing support, and the development of technical work instructions. The position requires independent problem-solving, with work reviewed upon completion. Successful candidates will possess strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills, with the ability to drive alignment across various program functions to meet deadlines while prioritizing quality and sustainability.

Requirements

Intermediate understanding of GD&T in accordance with (IAW) ASME Y14.5
Engineering and drawing development IAW ASME Y14.
Intermediate knowledge of bolted joints and welding of aluminum and steel structures IAW AWS Standards
Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills
Ability to drive alignment across various program functions to meet ambitious deadlines while prioritizing first-time quality and organizational sustainability
Basic Qualifications (Level 2): Bachelors of Science Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline plus 2 years of experience OR Masters of Science Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline plus 0 years of experience
Basic Qualifications (Level 2): Experience in working on multi-disciplinary teams, preferably within Integration, Test, and Launch (IT&L) or Manufacturing environment
Basic Qualifications (Level 2): ASME Y14.5 experience
Basic Qualifications (Level 2): First order structural analysis experience
Basic Qualifications (Level 2): Preliminary and critical design review (PDR and CDR) development experience
Basic Qualifications (Level 2): Excellent communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills
Basic Qualifications (Level 2): Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance, and SCI access prior to start.
Basic Qualifications (Level 3): Bachelors of Science Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline plus 5 years of experience OR Masters of Science Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline plus 3 years of experience
Basic Qualifications (Level 3): Experience in working on multi-disciplinary teams, preferably within Integration, Test, and Launch (IT&L) or Manufacturing environment
Basic Qualifications (Level 3): ASME Y14.5 experience
Basic Qualifications (Level 3): First order structural analysis experience
Basic Qualifications (Level 3): Preliminary and critical design review (PDR and CDR) development experience
Basic Qualifications (Level 3): Excellent communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills
Basic Qualifications (Level 3): Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance, and SCI access prior to start.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

Active Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance
Experience with design of MGSE
Experience with manufacturing or integration of P093 program hardware
Intermediate understanding of Finite Element Analysis
Experience developing support equipment to be used at the Eastern or Western Range
Design for manufacturing (DFM) experience
Experience developing support equipment for use in Thermal Vacuum
Experience developing over the road or over the air satellite transportation equipment