Principal Engineer Mechanical (Level 3 - ITME)
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Western Region Manufacturing and Operations, Mechanical & Environmental Test Engineering Department is hiring a Principal Engineer Mechanical (Level 3 - ITME) for an in-person position in Redondo Beach, California. The Integration and Test Mechanical Engineer plans and coordinates the operations needed to build and test flight hardware, from subassemblies through complete systems. The role involves working with program management, systems engineering, flight hardware design engineers, logistical support services, technicians, and other technical disciplines. Work is primarily at Space Park, with periodic travel depending on program requirements. The engineer designs tests to verify system requirements, develops mechanical integration and test procedures for technicians, provides technical oversight of floor operations, and documents and resolves test anomalies and hardware non-conformances. The position also contributes to flight hardware and custom support-equipment design, estimates task durations, and executes work to schedule. Strong interpersonal, leadership, organizational, communication, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills are important. The standard schedule is a 9/80: nine-hour workdays Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off. The role requires an active SCI clearance at the time of application. Relocation assistance may be available, and travel is approximately 10% of the time.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of experience, or a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience.
- Experience working on multidisciplinary teams, preferably in Integration, Test, and Launch (IT&L) or a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with manufacturing or integration of P093 program hardware.
- Strong long-term planning skills, including resource allocation and schedule execution.
- Extensive technical experience with space vehicle mechanical systems, architecture, and testing or manufacturing procedures.
- Excellent communication, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Active Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance required at the time of application.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to lead teams through highly demanding test environments.
- Ability to balance technical execution with skill development and team morale, especially during high-intensity work schedules or mission-critical program phases.
- Ability to drive alignment across program functions to meet ambitious deadlines while prioritizing first-time quality and organizational sustainability.
Responsibilities
- Design tests to verify system requirements.
- Develop detailed mechanical integration and test procedures for technicians to execute.
- Provide technical oversight to floor operations.
- Document and remedy test anomalies and hardware non-conformances.
- Coordinate across technical disciplines to define operations and accomplish work efficiently.
- Provide input into the design of flight hardware and custom support equipment.
- Estimate task durations and execute work according to schedules.
- Plan and coordinate operations to build and test flight hardware from subassembly through complete systems.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k).
- Educational assistance.
- Life insurance.
- Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions.
- Paid time off.
- Health and wellness resources.
- Employee discounts.
- Disability insurance.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
