Principal / Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer (Lab Designer)

Northrop Grumman•Melbourne, FL

72d•$89,400 - $167,500•Onsite

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. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Principal / Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer (Lab Designer) to join the team of qualified individuals on our Test and Evaluation team. This role is located onsite in Melbourne, FL. This role may be filled at the Principal OR Senior Principal level based on the qualifications listed, below In this role, the selected candidate will research, plan, design and develop mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Apply research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 3 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 1 years of related professional/military experience (for Principal level)
Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline AND 8 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 6 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience (for Senior Principal level)
Ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
Knowledge of NX Design tool or other Mechanical design tools.
Experience with test equipment, such as, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, power supplies, etc.
Understanding of test engineering concepts

Nice To Haves

MS or PhD in Mechanical/Systems Engineering
Experience with test station design and development
Experience with creating and maintaining BOMs (Bill of Materials)
Experience developing and executing ATPs (Acceptance Test Procedures)
Experience as a Mechanical Designer
Manufacturing/liaison support experience is also desired to support build and installation of assemblies as well as testing of aircraft systems.
Prior Special Program Access

Responsibilities

Review, track, and modify test station design documents as necessary.
Generate and track Bill of Materials (BOMs), schedule, and execution of test station development
Coordinate with a multi-discipline team (supply chain, operations, QA, etc.) to ensure a quality product is built and remains on schedule and within budget
Develop and perform Acceptance Test Procedures for test stations.
Development, integration and documentation of Laboratory systems