Sr Principal Designer / Design Engr

Northrop Grumman • Mesa, AZ

13d

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. Bring your skills to Northrop Grumman Defense Systems! We are seeking an experienced Design Engineer to provide support to our Armament Systems Business site in Mesa, Arizona. Armament Systems is a leading supplier of integrated medium-caliber weapon systems for land, air and sea platforms through its world-renowned Bushmaster® line of automatic cannons produced at its Mesa, Arizona facility. Job Summary: The Sr Principal Engineering Designer will be assigned projects of varying complexity and scope involving gun systems and related components. The position involves the design and development of electrical and mechanical systems into a variety of vehicle applications. The position requires experience working with both engineering and program teams. In addition, this position requires a person that exhibits a high degree of teamwork, organization, technical skill and versatility.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus 10 years of relevant drafting/design experience utilizing computer-aided design equipment. Or Associate or Technical 2-yr Degree in Mechanical Drafting/Design plus 8 years of relevant drafting/design experience utilizing computer-aided design equipment
• Demonstrated proficiency with NX CAD software and TeamCenter
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of design and drafting principles, theories, and techniques associated with large aerospace or DOD projects
• Extensive training and proficiency with GD&T
• Background in design and tolerance stacking.
• AGMA Standards
• Must be energetic, independent, and self-motivated
• Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and teamwork skills
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience using Pro/Engineer Creo CAD software.
• Previous experience with Product Manufacturing Information (PMI) and Model Based Definition.
• Working knowledge of the American Gear Manufactures Association (AGMA) gear standards is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develops detailed design drawings and related specifications of mechanical equipment, according to engineering sketches and design proposal specifications
• Analyzes engineering sketches, specifications, and related data and drawings to determine design factors, such as size, shape, and arrangement of parts.
• Sketches rough layout of part or machine and computes angles, weights, surface areas, dimensions, radii, clearances, tolerances, leverages, and location of holes.
• Drafts detailed multi-view drawings of assemblies and subassemblies, including specifications for gear ratios, bearing loads, and direction of moving parts, using engineering data and standard references.
• Applicant must have extensive experience utilizing geometric dimensioning and tolerance of engineering products.
• The Sr Principal Engineering Designer will prepare designs and/or drawings utilizing computer-aided design equipment, perform necessary calculations, and coordinate design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material/ planning groups.
• The Sr Principal Engineering Designer will have knowledge in the development of advanced conceptual and detailed designs, tolerance stacking, tooling and manufacturing.
• Will be responsible for designing products and/or systems such as; geared mechanisms, cams, followers, linkages, hydraulics, electro mechanics, controls and instrumentation, as well as other mechanical systems.
• Responsible for the implementation of design modifications to eliminate component or system malfunctions.
• Will analyze product design data to determine conformance to established design selection criteria and use of standardized parts and equipment.
• Shall develop design modifications based on producibility, cost, and component technology factors.
• Familiar with concurrent engineering practices to include working with high end structural and dynamic analysis and systems engineering groups.

Benefits

• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
• Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees