Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer - 20694

Northrop Grumman•Roy, CA

5d•$111,700 - $193,900•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer to serve as a Liaison Engineer for the NGDS SDS Sentinel Program. The position is located in Roy, Utah, with an alternate location at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The role supports the Sentinel program and requires an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at application, with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program approval. The Liaison Engineer acts as an engineering authority for non-conformances, provides timely dispositions for nonconforming parts, assemblies, and installations, and coordinates with multiple disciplines and stakeholder groups to resolve defects. The engineer maintains the integrity of the Material Review Board process and engineering authority, and leads complex issues through hands-on coordination with departments and leadership. The position uses tools such as SAP, NX, VisPro, TeamCenter, and MES. Occasional weekend support may be required. The standard schedule is 9/80, with a nine-hour workday Monday through Thursday and every other Friday off. Travel is listed as 50% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The salary range is $111,700 to $193,900. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k); educational assistance; life insurance; employee assistance and work/life programs; paid time off; health and wellness resources; employee discounts; disability insurance; savings plans; and company-paid holidays. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science with 8 years of experience, master's degree with 6 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 4 years of experience.
Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application, current and within scope, and ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program approval within a reasonable period as determined by the company.
Experience with the MRB engineering process.
Knowledge of tools such as SAP, NX, VisPro, TeamCenter, and MES.

Nice To Haves

Previous MRB or Liaison Engineering authority experience.
Legacy Northrop Grumman AS Liaison Engineering experience with tools and processes.
Hands-on experience in a production assembly line environment.
Experience with Model Based Engineering (MBE), including 3-D model engineering definition.
Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
Northrop Grumman MRB EN signature.
Industrial construction experience.
Commercial or government construction experience.
Civil experience.
Knowledge of Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS).
Field experience.
QCM-C certification.
NAVCOM experience.
USACE (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) experience.

Responsibilities

Act as the engineering authority for non-conformances.
Provide timely dispositions for nonconforming parts, assemblies, and installations.
Coordinate across disciplines and stakeholder groups to develop effective, practical solutions to defects aligned with organizational objectives.
Apply working knowledge of subsystem installations, including electrical, hydraulics, fuels, fluids, and propulsion systems, as well as composite and metallic structures.
Maintain the integrity of the Material Review Board (MRB) process and engineering authority.
Manage and lead complex issues through hands-on coordination with departments and leadership until completion.
Use tools such as SAP, NX, VisPro, TeamCenter, and MES.
Provide occasional weekend support for program efforts.
Communicate and interface with senior management, peers, and employees; use mentoring and interpersonal skills.