Principal MLI Design Engineer

Northrop Grumman

84d • $100,300 - $150,500

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman is looking for a Principal MLI Design Engineer to support our Thermal Insulated Products (TIP) section within the Environmental & Specialty Test Department. This position will provide the right candidate an opportunity to gain exposure to all facets of spacecraft integration and test operations. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master's Degree; OR 1 years with a PhD.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong technical briefing skills.
• Ability to work extended hours, alternate shifts, weekends, and travel, as directed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Thermal Insulation Product fabrication and integration methodologies.
• Experience with CATIA V5 and/or CATIA 3DX.
• Currently possess active DoD TS or SCI clearance.
• Understanding of and proficiency in CAPE procedure execution.
• Knowledge of and experience working with critical flight spacecraft hardware.

Responsibilities

• Interface with multiple disciplines to define requirements for MLI (Multi-Layer Insulation) development.
• Utilize CAD tools (Catia V5 and others) to create 3D models of spacecraft thermal insulation, fabrication templates, and installation drawings.
• Plan and coordinate the fabrication of thermal insulation products from designing templates to meet program schedule milestone dates.
• Coordinate, plan, lead, and participate in MLI installation efforts, from initial concept demonstrations to flight installations at unit, subsystem, and system levels.
• Provide support during spacecraft launch activities.
• Represent the thermal products organization as the prime technical contact on various programs.
• Develop written installation procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree