Sr. Principal Engineer Mechanical - Subsystems Design

Northrop Grumman

117d • $137,400 - $206,000

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 Aerospace Systems located in Palmdale, CA has an opening for a Sr. Principal Subsystems Design Engineer. The selected candidate will perform Subsystems design support on ECS, Fuel, Powerplant, Landing Gear, Harness, and Hydraulic installations. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA and is assigned to a 1st shift 9/80 work schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of experience in Aerospace structural design OR an MS degree in STEM with 6 years of related experience OR a PhD in STEM and 3 years of related experience.
• Experience in a combination of Environmental Control (ECS), Fuel, Powerplant, Landing Gear, Harness, and Hydraulic installations.
• Proficient in use of CATIA V5 (2D and 3D) R26 (or higher) and Team Center (Unified and Enterprise).
• Must be able to develop 3D CATIA Product Models, parts, and assemblies.
• Familiar with cable routing techniques and requirements.
• Familiar with use of CATIA Electrical Workbench to develop and route cables.
• Understand normal drafting practices in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
• Must possess understanding of drawing trees and indentured parts lists.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance prior to start.

Nice To Haves

• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred.
• 5 years or more Aerospace Subsystems design experience using CATIA V5.
• Experience working on Special Access Programs.
• Experience working on military aircraft and MRB experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions to difficult problems that are thorough, imaginative, practical, and consistent with program objectives while keeping the statement of work and design requirements in focus.
• Coordination and clear communication with other disciplines, customer, and suppliers during the development of design solutions.
• Concise presentation and explanation of system design issues/solutions to internal management and customer representatives.
• Development and review of completed models, drawings, and repairs for accuracy, clarity, and completeness.
• Evaluation of engineering products for conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree