Ngc
Aerospace & DefenseDirect Workday career site

Mechanical Design Engineer Level 3/4

Pay
$103,600 – $155,400 per year
Location
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Experience
3+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
20 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • US citizenship
  • Secret clearance
  • machine design
  • solid modeling
  • GD&T
  • engineering drawings

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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. 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!

Northrop Grumman is seeking Mechanical Design Engineer Level 3 or 4 to join our team based out of Sunnyvale, Ca. The Marine Systems organization, part of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, is searching for Mechanical Design Engineers in support of rapid growth in the Launcher Hardware organization.

You will have the opportunity to be part of an expanding team of dedicated engineers directly supporting the engineering development of innovative launcher hardware for weapons systems on a variety of Navy platforms. This role requires on site presence.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Develop designs concept and generate solid models that reflect those concepts Collaborate with internal stakeholders balancing technical, schedule, and cost requirements Conduct trade studies to select and evaluate best design approaches to fulfill requirements Oversee the generation of engineering drawings using common GD&T practices Identify procurement needs and support fabrication Provide assembly checkout and test support Generate task plans and support proposal efforts Occasional domestic travel may be required The qualified candidate will possess the following skills: Good communication skills, both oral and written Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment Basic Qualifications for Level 3: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline with 5 years relevant work experience; or Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) 3 years relevant work experience.

Experience in machine design and drawing generation Ability to plan tasks and execute to the established schedule US citizenship required Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance Basic Qualifications for Level 4: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline with 8 years relevant work experience; or Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) 6 years relevant work experience; or PHD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) 3 years relevant work experience Experience in machine design and drawing generation Ability to plan tasks and execute to the established schedule US citizenship required Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance

Pay and benefits

Experience with CAD modeling (NX, CREO, SolidWorks, or equivalent) Experience in ASME Y14.5 GD&T Standard and ASME Y14.100 Dimensioning, Tolerancing, and Engineering Drawing Practices Experience in developing design concepts, performing trade studies, and conducting evaluations and analyses Strong background in machine design, strength of materials, and materials technology Experience in technical presentation Experience in production support Experience in working with vendors and suppliers An active US Government Secret clearance Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00 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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market 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. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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From Ngc's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 21, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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The Mechanical Design Engineer Level 3/4 posting at Ngc states compensation of $103,600 – $155,400 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Ngc's official career site.

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