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Northrop Grumman

Staff/Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer - Space Systems

Northrop Grumman, Gilbert, Arizona, United States, 85233


Requisition ID: R10180991 Category:

Engineering Location:

Gilbert, Arizona, United States of America Clearance Type:

None Telecommute:

No - Teleworking not available for this position Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America) Travel Required:

Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Assistance:

Relocation assistance may be available Positions Available:

1 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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work. The Tactical Space Systems Division is seeking a Mechanical Analysis & Design Engineer to work within the mechanical ground support equipment (MGSE) section in our Gilbert, Arizona facility. This role will work with MGSE engineering leads and Integration and Test managers across Gilbert product lines to drive design, analysis, integration, and delivery of MGSE to support Satellite Manufacturing Facility operations. Job Responsibilities: Provides technical leadership, direction, and mentoring to other engineers within the MGSE section. Lead MGSE development and perform detailed MGSE design utilizing modeling CREO parametric Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other software tools. Review/Perform cost and schedule planning for MGSE projects and proposals. Lead MGSE analysis and perform MGSE analysis utilizing hand calculations and FEMAP (Finite Element Modeling And Postprocessing). Review completed analyses and drawings to ensure designs and analysis conform to MGSE standards. Coordinate and communicate with customers, programs, Integration and Test (I&T), functional management, other engineering disciplines, and component suppliers. Present and explain structural issues/solutions to internal management and customer representatives. This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below. Basic Qualifications: This requisition may be filled at a Staff or Senior Principal level. Basic Qualifications for a Staff Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 13 years of experience; 11 years with Master’s degree; 7 years with PhD. Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 9 years of experience; 7 years with Master’s degree; 4 years with PhD. Additional Basic Qualifications for both positions: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance with Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. Current experience in structural analysis methods and documentation, including hand-sheet analysis, as well as the development and manipulation of large Finite Element Models using FEMAP. Current experience in mechanical design utilizing CREO Parametric. Current experience generating Model Based Drawings with application of GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standard. Ability to provide technical leadership and direction to MGSE teams. Strong understanding of engineering principles, processes, and applications. Combination of knowledge and experience in complex integration and qualification/acceptance testing. Demonstrated ability to make difficult technical decisions with data-driven judgment. Strong oral and written communication skills, including experience with high value customer presentations. Preferred Qualifications: Current DoD Top Secret Clearance. Experience working on Special Access Programs. Experience working on Mechanical Ground Support Equipment. Experience working Space Vehicle Design or Integration and Test. Experience as a Lead Engineer managing a small group of analysts or design engineers. Experience with Craig-Bampton methodology. Experienced and trained in Cost Account Management (CAM). Advocate and lead efforts in Digital Transformation initiatives and process improvements. Salary Range:

$127,000 - $148,000 Salary Range 2:

$159,000 - $184,000 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. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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