Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer - Space Sector

Northrop Grumman

95d • $107,800 - $161,800

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 is seeking a Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer for I&T. This position will be located at our Space Systems Sector in Gilbert, AZ. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Tactical Space Systems. In this position, you will perform duties contributing to Integration and Test (I&T) activities for space vehicle systems and their supporting hardware. I&T Mechanical Engineers coordinate and oversee mechanical build and production operations performed by the technical staff. You could support and/or be responsible for developing work instructions, test procedures, processes, support hardware designs, etc. that adhere to the requirements for the space vehicle being tested. Tasks may include testing space flight hardware where it is expected that the systems under test are well understood and the test constraints and hazards identified to ensure the safety of the space flight hardware at all times. Test results will be analyzed and determinations made by the operator to ensure that the space flight hardware is both healthy and operating as expected. You must be knowledgeable in aerospace systems, spacecraft subsystems design, or mission operations. You will be working in a team environment where the team will be responsible for all I&T activities for the space vehicle being tested.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 9 years of experience; 7 years with a Master's in Engineering; 4 years with a PhD in Engineering.
• Experience in integration, test, mechanical operations, or manufacturing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance with Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, processes, and applications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including experience with high value customer presentations.
• Experience developing manufacturing work instructions utilizing Solumina G8 MES or similar manufacturing execution software.
• Experience working Non-Conformance resolution and disposition in TipQA or similar Quality Management Software (QMS).
• Experience working with PTC Windchill or similar Product Lifecycle Management software.

Nice To Haves

• Current DoD Top Secret Clearance.
• Experience working on Special Access Programs.
• Experience working Space Vehicle Integration and Test.
• Ability to provide technical leadership, oversight, and direction to mechanical teams.
• Practical experience with 5S/FOD, ESD and Six Sigma and/or Lean manufacturing techniques.
• Current experience in CAD modeling utilizing CREO Parametric.
• Advocate and lead efforts in Digital Transformation initiatives and process improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to make difficult technical decisions with data driven judgment.
• Experienced and trained in Cost Account Management (CAM).
• Experience with Quality principles including RCCA.
• Advanced engineering degree studies.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties contributing to Integration and Test (I&T) activities for space vehicle systems and their supporting hardware.
• Coordinate and oversee mechanical build and production operations performed by the technical staff.
• Develop work instructions, test procedures, processes, and support hardware designs that adhere to the requirements for the space vehicle being tested.
• Test space flight hardware and ensure safety at all times.
• Analyze test results and make determinations to ensure space flight hardware is healthy and operating as expected.

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree