Mechanical Design Engineers Level 2/3

Relocation assistance may be available. Secret clearance required. Travel: 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. 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.

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 and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.

Join our team as a Mechanical Design Engineer (Level 2 or 3) based in Ocean Springs, MS or Cape Canaveral, FL. The Marine Systems organization is experiencing rapid growth in the Launcher Hardware team, and you will support the engineering development of innovative launcher hardware for weapons systems on a variety of Navy platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts 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

Requirements

• Must be onsite 4 days a week; remote work is not an option for this role
• US citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications for Level 2

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline with no relevant work experience
• Experience in machine design and drawing generation
• Ability to plan tasks and execute to the established schedule

Basic Qualifications for Level 3

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years of relevant work experience
• Experience in machine design and drawing generation
• Ability to plan tasks and execute to the established schedule

Skills

• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 DOD Secret clearance

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline. Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions when determining base salary offers. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business