Principal Engineer Mechanical (AHT)

Northrop Grumman • Aurora, CO

1d • $103,600 - $155,400

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector is seeking a Principal Engineer Mechanical for its Aurora, Colorado work location. The engineer develops and maintains mechanical designs, models, bills of material, and engineering drawings; supports mechanical requirements development and compliance; collaborates with multidisciplinary teams; and contributes to design reviews, configuration control, troubleshooting, build, integration, and test activities. The position requires an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at application and the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access. Relocation assistance may be available, and travel is not required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline and 5 years of experience, or a master’s degree and 3 years of experience; 4 additional years are required in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with mechanical design and modeling using CAD software such as Creo, NX, SolidWorks, or CATIA.
• Experience creating and maintaining BOMs for mechanical assemblies.
• Experience generating and updating engineering drawings, including GD&T and tolerance practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, current and within scope, and ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated engineering environment.
• Familiarity with configuration management practices for CAD models and drawings.
• Experience working to relevant standards, such as the ASME Y14 series.
• Exposure to requirements management tools and model-based engineering practices.
• Hands-on experience supporting prototype builds, testing, or production transition.

Responsibilities

• Develop, model, and update mechanical designs using CAD tools.
• Create, manage, and maintain accurate Bills of Material (BOM) for parts, subassemblies, and top-level assemblies.
• Review system and subsystem requirements for mechanical impact, derive and refine mechanical requirements, and ensure designs comply with allocated requirements.
• Create and release detailed engineering drawings, including dimensions, tolerances, notes, and callouts, in accordance with applicable standards.
• Collaborate with systems, electrical, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to support design intent, manufacturability, and integration.
• Participate in design reviews, drawing checks, and configuration control activities.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of mechanical issues during build, integration, and test.
• Document work products according to company procedures and support configuration management of CAD models and drawings.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position

What This Job Offers

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