Sr Principal Engineer Aeronautical
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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team of qualified, and diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL, operating on our 9/80 schedule meaning you will get every other Friday off. This position has no opportunity for remote or hybrid work. The selected candidate will contribute to the research, design, analysis, manufacturing and testing associated with Lab Design associated with Lab and aircraft Equipment. Researches, develops, designs, and tests Mechanical and mechanical components, equipment, and systems. Designs mechanical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, or STEM degree, plus 8 years of work related experience in Mechanical design or 6 years with Masters degree, or 4 years with a PhD.
- Knowledge of NX mechanical design or other parametric design tool.
- Knowledge of networks and Microsoft computer skills are required.
- Experience with design, mechanical drawings, models and design documentation
- Understanding of test engineering concepts
- Candidate must have an active DoD Secret or Top Secret and a background investigation within the scope of five years.
- Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain all required security clearances and Special Program Access (SAP).
- U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Nice To Haves
- MS in Mechanical/STEM Engineering
- Experience with laboratory and test equipment design and development
- Experience with creating and maintaining BOMs (Bill of Materials)
- Experience developing and executing ATPs (Acceptance Test Procedures)
- Experienced NX mechanical designer
- Manufacturing/liaison support experience is also desired to support build and installation of assemblies as well as testing of aircraft systems.
Responsibilities
- Review, track, design 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.
- Designs will be accomplished utilizing ICD’s. (Interface Control Document) Candidate must be able to develop mechanical design assemblies and sub-assemblies to be used to produce mechanical assembly BTP’s (Build to Package’s).
- Responsibilities to include the development, integration and documentation of Laboratory systems, mechanical designs for aerospace programs.
- Develop and integrate mechanical designs of a functional system utilizing NX Mechanical Design Tool or other Mechanical design tool.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- a discretionary bonus
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
