Principal Mechanical Engineer/Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

1d•$98,900 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Principal Mechanical Engineer or Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer for its Hardware Engineering organization in Baltimore, Maryland. This position supports the development, build, and test validation of ruggedized electronic equipment for military applications. The role may be filled at either the Principal or Senior Principal level and is contingent upon contract award and the ability to obtain and maintain the required clearances before starting. The engineer will contribute throughout the product life cycle, from requirements analysis and concept design through detailed design, manufacturing, and environmental testing. The role involves solving challenging technical problems with innovative solutions that meet performance, cost, and schedule requirements. The engineer will serve on and typically lead engineering teams, collaborating with mechanical engineers, analysts, engineers from related disciplines, program management, and customers or stakeholders. The position also manages schedule and budget for assigned projects and contributes to organizational knowledge and capability through coaching, knowledge transfer, and process improvement. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and Special Program Access before starting. A current active clearance is not required for consideration, but final clearance is required to start. The role includes travel approximately 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. Northrop Grumman offers a benefits package that includes health coverage, a savings plan, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, and additional benefits. A 9/80 work schedule is available where applicable. Employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

Requirements

Principal level: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience, master’s degree and 3 years, or Ph.D. and 1 year in a STEM or related technical field; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Senior Principal level: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience, master’s degree and 6 years, or Ph.D. and 4 years in a STEM or related technical field; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance before starting and obtain Special Program Access before starting.
Principal level: 5 years of experience designing and developing ruggedized electro-mechanical and/or opto-mechanical hardware; Senior Principal level: 8 years.
Principal level: 5 years of experience with mechanical CAD design tools such as Siemens NX or similar; Senior Principal level: 8 years.
Principal level: 5 years of demonstrated application of innovative solutions to complex problems; Senior Principal level: 8 years.
Principal level: 5 years of experience leading and reviewing peers’ technical work products; Senior Principal level: 8 years.
Principal level: 5 years of experience presenting at design reviews and customer or stakeholder briefings; Senior Principal level: 8 years.
Strong communication skills for success throughout the role.

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Expertise with thermal and structural analysis tools and methodologies.
Working knowledge of military and commercial process specifications relevant to developing and testing electronics hardware for military applications.
Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and ASME Y14 standards.
Demonstrated success leading others within an integrated product team, developing junior engineers, and supporting cross-functional collaboration.
Experience with project management metrics, including earned value management, to monitor and manage engineering budget and schedule requirements.
Experience designing, manufacturing, and integrating electronic assemblies, including printed circuit board design, appropriate material selection, and use of off-the-shelf components.
Experience contributing to technical and cost proposal development.
Leadership in process improvement or knowledge transfer activities, such as publication.

Responsibilities

Support development, build, and test validation of ruggedized electronic equipment for military applications.
Support all phases of the product life cycle, including requirements analysis, concept design, detailed design, manufacturing, and environmental testing.
Solve technical problems with innovative solutions that meet performance, cost, and schedule requirements.
Serve on and typically lead engineering teams, coordinating with mechanical engineers, analysts, related disciplines, program management, and customers or stakeholders.
Manage schedules and budgets for assigned projects and identify and communicate issues that may affect project goals.
Present at design reviews and customer or stakeholder briefings.
Lead and review technical work products of peers.
Contribute to the organization’s knowledge and skill level through coaching, knowledge transfer, and process improvement activities.