Sentinel - Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Secret Clearance) -19390

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

About the role

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's Flight Systems Engineering and Integration team is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for defining mechanical interface controls, releasing integration assembly drawings, and coordinating design solutions alongside other Flight Systems product teams. You will be expected to develop the mechanical interface baseline and present product designs to customers. Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail are critical to being successful in this position.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Active Secret clearance at time of application with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• The ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP)
• Experience performing CAD modeling with design tools such as Siemens NX or similar
• Experience performing mechanical design efforts on MILCON, major infrastructure/building projects, or Aerospace and Defense programs.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of tools - Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word
• Ability to understand and interpret requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to work independently, function in a dynamic environment, and be flexible to changing direction
• Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to clearly and succinctly communicate complex concepts
• Exposure to missiles program requirements & with propulsion
• Proficient with 3D design/2D drawing CAD in NX
• Proficient with PDM and/or CPLM
• Proficient with GD&T and ASME Y14.5-2009

Primary Level Salary Range

$89,400.00 - $134,200.00

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.