Principal Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) Engineer (Level 3)
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is hiring a Principal Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) Engineer (Level 3) for its Western Region Manufacturing and Operations, Mechanical & Environmental Test Engineering Department. This is an in-person position at the Redondo Beach, California campus. MGSE is non-flight hardware used to support spacecraft integration, testing, and launch, including lift slings, transportation systems, robotics, zero-g deployment fixtures, pneumatics, and propellant loading systems. Mechanical Ground Systems Responsible Design Engineers develop design solutions to support integration and testing of spaceflight hardware in clean-room environments. The role covers requirements definition, conceptual design, engineering and structural analysis, 3D modeling, 2D drawing development, manufacturing support, and technical work instructions for the use of delivered equipment. The engineer also supports integration operations and works across program functions to meet deadlines while emphasizing first-time quality and organizational sustainability. The successful candidate works under general direction, independently determining and developing approaches to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. The position requires intermediate understanding of GD&T under ASME Y14.5, engineering and drawing development under ASME Y14, and bolted joints and welding of aluminum and steel structures under AWS standards. The standard schedule is 9/80: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off. Relocation assistance may be available. Travel is 10% of the time, and an active Secret clearance is required at the time of application.
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 an Integration, Test, and Launch or manufacturing environment.
- Experience with ASME Y14.5.
- Experience performing first-order structural analysis.
- Experience developing Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR and CDR).
- Excellent communication, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Active Secret clearance required at the time of application.
- Intermediate understanding of GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
- Engineering and drawing development experience in accordance with ASME Y14.
- Intermediate knowledge of bolted joints and welding of aluminum and steel structures in accordance with AWS standards.
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Active Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance.
- Experience designing MGSE.
- Intermediate understanding of Finite Element Analysis.
- Design for manufacturing (DFM) experience.
- Experience developing support equipment for environmental test environments such as Thermal Vacuum, Dynamics, Acoustics, and/or EMI/EMC.
Responsibilities
- Design and model equipment using 3D CAD software.
- Draft drawings using Y14.5 GD&T.
- Support fabrication at vendors, including acceptance testing and inspection.
- Provide end-user support during integration operations.
- Develop conceptual designs and define requirements.
- Develop and present design reviews.
- Perform first-order structural analysis of isotropic materials.
- Develop and capture proof-load diagrams.
- Resolve deviations to fabrication drawings and hardware non-conformances.
- Develop Integration & Test process flows.
- Support manufacturing and develop technical work instructions for the use of designed and delivered hardware.
- Drive alignment across program functions to meet deadlines while prioritizing first-time quality and organizational sustainability.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- 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
