Sr Principal Engineer Mechanical - Space AHT

Northrop Grumman • Huntsville, AL

1d • $98,900 - $185,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is hiring a Principal Mechanical Engineer Level 3 or Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer Level 4 to support the GMD Weapon System (GWS) Hardware Engineering team in Huntsville, Alabama. The engineer will contribute to hardware design efforts in an Agile environment, with core work involving finite element analysis, analysis reviews, and oversight of junior engineers developing analysis products. The role also supports design drawings for multiple Ground Systems (GS) IPT hardware systems and their interfaces with facilities.

The position involves performing analyses in accordance with industry and military standards; developing and maintaining design drawings; evaluating hardware designs; planning and scheduling tasks; and leading small teams. The engineer will prepare reports for milestone reviews, participate in team meetings and internal or external demonstrations, document progress on team dashboards, and generate engineering documentation such as technical drawings, specifications, and test reports. Mentoring and cross-training junior engineers, reviewing and approving their analysis results, and ensuring work meets customer requirements are also key parts of the role.

The role requires full-time work in an in-office, closed-area environment. Travel of up to 10% is required. A current, active, in-scope U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance is required at application and to start. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related experience, or a master’s degree and 3 years of related experience, or a Ph.D. and 1 year of related experience for Level 3.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related experience, or a master’s degree and 5 years of related experience, or a Ph.D. and 4 years of related experience for Level 4.
• Current, active, in-scope U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application and required to start.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Ability to support a full-time in-office, closed-area work environment.
• Ability to communicate data clearly and concisely.
• Experience using a 3D CAD package such as SolidWorks, Creo, or NX.
• Experience drafting and reviewing 2D mechanical drawings per ASME standards.
• Prior experience with engineering PLM systems such as Teamcenter and MRP systems such as SAP.
• Understanding and application of industry engineering technical standards, with demonstrated structural design experience and impact assessment.
• Recent experience generating engineering documentation, including technical drawings, specifications, technical reports, test procedures, program procedures, and CDRLs.
• Experience evaluating commercial off-the-shelf and military parts for compliance with requirements.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-1366, MIL-STD-1472, ASME Y14.5, ASME Y14.100, and MIL-STD-31000.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and succinctly.
• Experience leading a small team, including task and schedule planning to meet major project milestones.
• Experience in systems engineering areas such as technical planning, requirements derivation, functional and timeline analysis, trade studies, cost and risk analysis, interface definition, system design and integration, verification and validation, supportability, or effectiveness analyses for total systems.
• Experience using analytical software tools to analyze and reduce data and identify key characteristics and trends.
• Experience with mission-critical and safety-critical systems or components.
• Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency Core Standards: MDA-QS-001-MAP, MDA-QS-003-PMAP, and MDA Instruction 5000.20-INS (ETR Process).
• Familiarity with the GMD domain and GMD Launch Support Systems hardware.
• Hands-on mentality and a passion for fast-paced environments.
• Experience with finite element analysis and modeling theory and application using industry-standard structural analysis software, such as ANSYS, GTStrudl, ABAQUS, STAAD, Femap, NX Simcenter, NASTRAN, Creo Simulation, or SolidWorks Simulation.
• DOORS and/or CAMEO exposure.
• Prior experience designing, testing, integrating, or deploying mechanical and structural components, systems, or subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses in accordance with industry and military standards.
• Perform finite element analysis, review analyses, and oversee junior engineers developing analysis products.
• Develop and maintain design drawings and evaluate hardware design efforts.
• Plan and schedule required tasks.
• Lead small teams and write reports supporting milestone reviews.
• Participate in team meetings and internal and external demonstrations, and document progress on team dashboards.
• Generate engineering documentation, including technical drawings, specifications, and test reports.
• Mentor and cross-train junior engineers in analysis work; review and approve their analysis results to meet customer requirements.
• Support design efforts for GWS hardware and maintain drawings for multiple Ground Systems IPT hardware systems and their facility interfaces.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• 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, depending on the position
• Relocation assistance may be available

What This Job Offers

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