Principal or Sr. Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Annapolis, MD

2d•$108,800 - $203,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Naval & Oceanic Systems business unit is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer to join its Mechanical Engineering Department in Annapolis, Maryland. The role involves concept development, problem solving, structural analysis, technical planning, design development, and integration and testing of undersea hardware. The engineer will translate customer requirements into systems solutions while accounting for technical, schedule, and cost constraints. The successful candidate will work collaboratively, prioritize and adjust tasks to achieve project outcomes, handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously, and analyze complex problems to develop solutions. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. The position requires on-site work at the Annapolis campus and travel approximately 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The role may be filled at either the Principal or Senior Principal level.

Requirements

For the Principal level: bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or equivalent STEM) and at least 5 years of experience, or a master’s degree and at least 3 years of experience.
For the Senior Principal level: bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or equivalent STEM) and at least 8 years of experience, or a master’s degree and at least 6 years of experience.
Proficiency with common engineering design, production, analysis, and office tools.
Experience with finite element analysis tools, bolted joint analysis, and structural hand calculations.
Ability to work on site at the Annapolis, Maryland campus.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance and pass a polygraph.
Ability to collaborate, manage multiple priorities, analyze complex problems, and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects are developed and deployed simultaneously.
Proficiency with ANSYS and FEMAP/Nastran, as well as bolted joint analysis and structural hand calculations.
Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

Develop concepts and solve engineering problems for undersea hardware.
Perform structural analysis and technical planning.
Develop designs and support integration and testing of undersea hardware.
Translate customer requirements into systems solutions while accounting for technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
Collaborate with team members, manage competing priorities, and develop solutions to complex problems.