Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer (17007)

About the role

This position will be located at Roy, UT to support the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Work within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment, interfacing with IPT leadership, suppliers, customers, and other technical disciplines to engineer design solutions to challenging problems through the development of Interface Control Models (ICM).
• Create and implement 3D CAD (NX) models that define space allocation and interface detail for all Command and Launch (C&L) facilities and equipment.
• Support the ICM team in capturing interface detail through design and board reviews.
• Implement program processes and engineering board approval processes for developed ICMs.
• Deliver required ICMs on time to meet program objectives.
• Integrate Interface Design ICMs with the various element teams to proactively eliminate disconnects and design clashes.
• Determine technical solution in accordance with product specifications and recommend actions to representatives for coordinated product solution.
• Support digital transformation initiatives relating to ICM development and release.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 5 years of related experience; or a master’s degree with 3 years of related experience (Sr. Principal level requires 8 years with a bachelor's; or 6 years with a master's)
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Requires 1 year of experience with systems engineering principles and processes
• Requires 1 year of proven knowledge of design tools including TeamCenter/NX
• Requires 1 year of proven experience to read and interpret technical drawings
• Requires 1 year experience with design and fabrication techniques for structural details, assemblies, and installations
• Requires 1 year of experience in creating an ICM or ICM like product

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of specifications and processes as they relate to engineering model-based definition
• Proven knowledge of product development lifecycle
• Able to work independently, function in a dynamic environment, and be flexible to changing direction
• ICBM Experience
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities
• Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations
• Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner
• Demonstrated experience working with customers to ensure project success
• Experience in leading/supporting a development engineering team
• Demonstrated experience working in an Agile environment and knowledge/understanding of JIRA