Senior Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman • Annapolis, MD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Naval & Oceanic Systems business unit is seeking a Senior Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer for its Mechanical Engineering Department in Annapolis, Maryland. The role involves concept development, problem solving, technical planning, design development, and hardware integration and testing. The engineer will translate customer requirements into system solutions while considering technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Work will include undersea-domain systems programs, and experience with underwater or naval systems is highly valued. The position requires on-site work at the Annapolis campus and travel approximately 10% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or equivalent STEM) and at least 8 years of mechanical engineering experience; or a master’s degree and at least 6 years of experience; or a Ph.D. and at least 4 years of experience.
• Ability to work on-site at the Annapolis, Maryland campus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while supporting multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with common engineering design, production, analysis, and office tools.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis tools, bolted joint analysis, and structural hand calculations.
• Experience using 3D CAD software to create and review models.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance and pass a polygraph.
• Strong teamwork, task-prioritization, multitasking, verbal communication, and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with underwater or naval systems such as torpedoes, towed vehicles, Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles (UUVs), Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), and submarines.
• Experience designing hardware and structures for long-term seawater submersion, such as pressure vessels.
• Working knowledge of environmental corrosion and methods for mitigating its effects.
• Experience interpreting and applying GD&T (ASME Y14.5-2009).
• Experience with manufacturing design elements including welding, machining, casting, and forging.
• Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis, bolted joint analysis, and structural hand calculations.
• Active TS/SSBI/SCI clearance with a current polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and solve engineering problems.
• Plan technical work and develop designs.
• Integrate and test hardware.
• Translate customer requirements into system solutions that account for technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Support multiple projects and achieve project goals through teamwork, task prioritization, and multitasking.
• Analyze complex problems and develop solutions.

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: Senior