Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer (Secret Clearance) -18304
About The Position
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer to contribute to conceptual and preliminary design, technology maturation, and systems engineering for advanced concepts supporting future strategic deterrence needs, particularly cruise missiles and their support systems and subsystems. The role develops launcher capsule design concepts and provides technical oversight for avionics and airframe design, with attention to minimizing impacts to Navy operations and reusing existing launch systems. The engineer collaborates across teams and suppliers in an advanced design environment to develop credible weapon-system concepts that meet customer performance, cost, schedule, and risk thresholds. The position supports trade studies, architecture development, producibility and affordability considerations, and the transition of innovative solutions and advanced concepts into programs of record for product development and fielding. The role also reviews mechanical designs and products, validates application of standards, supports technical data packages and interface models, develops design change requests, maintains configuration control of the technical baseline, and identifies and manages design risks and opportunities. Designs must meet weapon-system requirements and applicable UFC, MIL-STD, codes, and regulations. The position requires an active Secret clearance at application and the ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval. Travel is 10% of the time; relocation assistance may be available.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM field.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Active Secret clearance at the time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
- Demonstrated expertise in electrical design/analysis, MBSE, and specification ownership.
- Proficiency with Siemens NX or equivalent and other electrical CAD tools.
- Proven experience leading engineering teams, managing high-value technical projects, and delivering comprehensive Earned Value reporting.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills; proactive and detail-oriented approach.
- Ability to travel 10% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- Active Top Secret clearance.
- Prior experience on ICBM weapon-system or other high-performance aerospace programs.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including a track record of high-value customer presentations and managing competing priorities.
- Broad knowledge of related engineering disciplines such as safety, nuclear surety, material science, logistics, and cyber.
- Experience managing subcontractors and statement-of-work execution.
- Experience applying Agile processes and continuous-process-improvement techniques to complex, cross-disciplinary projects.
- Proficiency with 3D design and 2D drawing CAD in NX.
- Proficiency with PDM and/or CPLM.
- Proficiency with GD&T and ASME Y14.5-2009.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical contributions to conceptual and preliminary design and technology maturation for advanced concepts supporting future deterrence needs, including cruise missiles and support systems or subsystems.
- Develop launcher capsule design concepts and provide technical oversight for avionics and airframe design, emphasizing minimal impacts to Navy operations and reuse of existing launch systems.
- Contribute to trade studies, architecture development, and systems engineering, including producibility and affordability design influence.
- Collaborate across suppliers and teams in an advanced design environment to accomplish team goals.
- Transition innovative solutions, technologies, and advanced concepts for U.S. strategic deterrence interests to programs of record for product development and fielding.
- Evaluate mechanical systems, products, components, and applications by reviewing designs.
- Review mechanical designs and validate that current standards are applied to ensure product quality.
- Support delivery of Mechanical Systems design technical data packages, interface models, and additional design artifacts.
- Support structured trade studies evaluating alternative design solutions to resolve technical issues.
- Develop and present design change requests, coordinate with impacted stakeholders, and ensure configuration control of the technical baseline.
- Identify design-related risks and opportunities and execute actions to mitigate risks or capture opportunities.
- Develop and mature Mechanical System designs that meet weapon-system requirements and applicable UFC, MIL-STD, codes, and regulations.
- Lead engineering teams, manage high-value technical projects, and deliver Earned Value reporting.
- Demonstrate ethics and integrity, innovate, and challenge traditional ways of doing business.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime and shift differential, depending on the position.
- Discretionary bonus may be available in addition to base pay.
- Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
- Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for long-term incentives.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
