Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer - Space Systems

Northrop Grumman•Gilbert, AZ

66d

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. The Tactical Space Systems Division is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to work within the mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE) section in our Gilbert, Arizona facility. This role will work with MGSE engineering leads and Integration and Test managers across Gilbert product lines to drive design, analysis, integration and delivery of MGSE to support Satellite Manufacturing Facility operations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 9 years of experience; 7 years with Master's degree; 4 years with PhD.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance with Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Current experience in structural analysis methods and documentation, including hand-sheet analysis, as well as the development and manipulation of large Finite Element Models.
Current experience in mechanical design utilizing CREO Parametric or related software
Current experience generating Model Based Drawings with application of GD&T in accordance with ASME.
Ability to provide technical leadership, over-site and direction to MGSE teams.
Strong understanding of engineering principles, processes and applications (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.).
Combination of knowledge and experience in the following areas: complex integration and qualification/acceptance testing, product development including mechanical design and analysis, materials
Demonstrated ability to make difficult technical decisions with data driven judgment.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Current DoD Top Secret Clearance
Experience working on Special Access Programs
Experience working on Mechanical Ground Support Equipment
Experience working Space Vehicle Design or Integration and Test
Experience as a Lead Engineer managing a small group of analysts or design engineers
Experienced and trained in Cost Account Management (CAM)
Advocate and lead efforts in Digital Transformation initiatives, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

Provides technical leadership, direction, and mentoring to other engineers within the MGSE section.
Ability to Lead MGSE development and work as an individual contributor performing detailed MGSE design and Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other software tools to develop and document designs.
Review/Perform cost and schedule planning for MGSE projects and proposals
Ability to Lead MGSE analysis and work as an individual contributor through MGSE analysis utilizing hand calculations
Review of completed analyses and drawings to ensure designs and analysis conform to MGSE standards
Coordination and communication with customers, programs, Integration and Test (I&T), functional management, other engineering disciplines and component suppliers.
Concise presentation and explanation of structural issues/solutions to internal management and customer representatives.