Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
Northrop Grumman is seeking a self-starting, motivated Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer to join its Apopka, Florida team. The team designs, develops, tests, delivers, and operates advanced prototypes and unique laser systems for military ground, air, and space applications. This is a direct-contributor position with leadership responsibilities, serving as a functional lead and integration engineer. The engineer will support the development of opto-mechanical equipment for camera and laser applications, work with the Chief Engineer and Program Management to drive hardware design within challenging schedules, translate system-level requirements into mechanical designs, guide engineering design and analysis, and improve fielded equipment and procedures. The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance. Travel is 10% of the time; relocation assistance is not available.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and 8 years of engineering experience, or a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and 6 years of engineering experience.
- Proficiency in the design of optical-mechanical systems.
- Experience using 3D CAD.
- Experience creating drawings and implementing ANSI Y14.5M GD&T standards.
- Experience leading and mentoring a team of junior mechanical engineers.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with TeamCenter-Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar configuration management applications.
- Experience with Siemens NX.
- Experience with finite element analysis, preferably ANSYS, for structural, thermal, and/or computational fluid dynamics.
- Experience with Department of Defense, military, and/or space specifications.
- Experience in plastic and metal additive manufacturing.
- Familiarity with DFM/DFA principles.
- Experience as a CAM/IPT Lead supporting integration of complex laser and opto-mechanical prototypes.
- Experience with NX, SolidWorks, or Creo.
Responsibilities
- Serve the program as a functional lead and integration engineer.
- Support development of opto-mechanical equipment designed for camera and laser applications.
- Work with the Chief Engineer and Program Management to drive hardware design within challenging schedules.
- Derive system-level requirements into mechanical designs.
- Drive continuous process improvements on fielded equipment and procedures.
- Provide engineering design and analysis guidance.
- Lead and mentor junior mechanical engineers.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
