RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the Time
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
We are looking for you to join our team as a Mechanical Design Engineer based out of Woodland Hills, CA. As a Mechanical Design Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of model-based engineering and agile practices, we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.
Based in our Woodland Hills, CA office, this position will support senior mechanical engineers in the design of military avionics including inertial navigation and measurement systems and mission computers for the Sentinel program. This position is not eligible for remote work. This position will be 100 on-site. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
This requisition may be filled as a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer or a Senior Principal Mechanical Design Engineer.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Mechanical design engineering and lead mechanical engineer responsibilities for inertial navigation systems and/or mission computers, including support for existing product lines
Creation of innovative designs with high producibility at minimum unit cost
Support for root cause analysis and quick resolution of manufacturing line stops and other critical production activities
Collaborative work with other engineering organizations, program management, factory operations, global supply chain and mission assurance
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer:
Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience or a Ph.D. with 0 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields
U.S. Citizenship is required
Active DoD Secret clearance is required
Expertise with mechanical CAD software (Siemens NX preferred)
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), drawing creation, tolerance stack-up analysis, etc.
Good presentation and writing/communication skills
Experience mentoring junior level engineers
Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Mechanical Design Engineer:
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience or a Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Expertise with mechanical CAD software (Siemens NX preferred)
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), drawing creation, tolerance stack-up analysis, etc.
Good presentation and writing/communication skills
Experience mentoring junior level engineers
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated proficiency with Siemens NX CAD software and Teamcenter PLM software
Expert-level proficiency with GD&T per ASME Y14.5
Familiarity with ASME and MIL standards
Basic understanding of stress principles and component sizing
Demonstrated high degree of creativity and ability to solve a wide range of difficult problems
Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, willing to learn, experience working in a team environment
Competence and confidence working under pressure on requests with short turn-around times
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement
Must be proactive and results-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Link to Benefits: https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00Salary Range 2: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.