Mechanical Design Engineer - Level 3

About the role

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer – Level 3 to join our MEP Team in San Diego, California. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Responsibilities

• Design complex assemblies including high strength & stiffness composite laminates, honeycomb sandwich structures, and metallic interface hardware
• Create, prototype, design, and analyze tools and fixtures for manufacturing and testing of composite parts and assemblies. Tools include layup molds, precision assembly fixtures, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), and test fixtures
• Develop and refine components and subsystems utilizing design skills, hand calculations, CAD modeling software and analytical tools
• Generate detailed 3D designs and generate 2D engineering drawings
• Participate and present in internal and external (customer) design reviews. Includes generation of presentation media for PDR, CDR, and MRR type reviews
• Aid in the generation of manufacturing and test plans
• Support procurement of flight hardware and tooling
• Aid in managing and tracking multiple priorities while maintaining a focus towards common project goals of the program team, matrix organization, and customers
• Aid in continuous improvement of departmental tools and procedures
• Ensure designs meet manufacturing and test plans, while maintaining targets for cost and schedule

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with five (5) years of experience in a structural design field
• Aerospace experience with product definition and design. Understanding of specifications, SOW's, drawings, ICD compliance
• Understanding of aerospace materials and assembly methods (bonding/fastening)
• Experience in CAD and PLM systems, such as Siemens NX and Teamcenter
• Experience in drawing generation, with practical knowledge and use of GD&T
• Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFMA) principles and mistake-proofing techniques
• Ability to perform design of complex, multi-piece tool assemblies to ensure successful execution of manufacturing and test plans
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with five (5) years of experience in a structural design field
• Aerospace experience with product definition and design. Understanding of specifications, SOW's, drawings, ICD compliance
• Understanding of aerospace materials and assembly methods (bonding/fastening)
• Experience in CAD and PLM systems, such as Siemens NX and Teamcenter
• Experience in drawing generation, with practical knowledge and use of GD&T
• Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFMA) principles and mistake-proofing techniques
• Ability to perform design of complex, multi-piece tool assemblies to ensure successful execution of manufacturing and test plans
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government clearance