Principal Mechanical Engineering

Company: Northrop Grumman Careers
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Category: Engineering
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
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 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. 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 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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal/ Senior Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.--This Mechanical Design Engineer will participate in the design and development of cutting-edge electro-mechanical hardware for Northrop Grumman's AESA radar, ESM, and RF communications systems. Some example AESA products can be viewed at this website:
Designing, prototyping and supporting production of precision electro-mechanical components and assemblies, including chassis enclosures, circuit card assemblies (CCAs), cables and interconnects, heat exchangers and cooling systems, structures, RF radiators, radomes, test fixtures, etc.
Collaborating effectively within a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT), that also includes electrical engineering, systems engineering, thermal analysis, structural analysis, drafting, manufacturing and supply chain management.
Organizing and prioritizing tasks in order to accomplish project milestones within schedule and budgetary constraints.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Mechanical Engineer: --
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field and 5 years of relevant experience; or, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field and 3 years of relevant experience, or PhD and 0 years
- Experience with design and development of precision electro-mechanical components and assemblies
- Proficient with Siemens NX or similar 3D CAD software
- 100 engineering drawing practices
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance or higher
- Able to work onsite at Northrop Grumman facility in Linthicum, Maryland

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer: --
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field and 9 years of relevant experience; or, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field and 7 years of relevant experience, or PhD and 4 years
- Experience with design and development of precision electro-mechanical components and assemblies
- Proficient with Siemens NX or similar 3D CAD software
- 100 engineering drawing practices
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance or higher
- Able to work onsite at Northrop Grumman facility in Linthicum, Maryland

Aerospace & Defense electronics industry experience
Experience with organic PCB / CCA design, including materials, design processes & tools, and manufacturing processes
Working knowledge of military and commercial specifications applicable to electro-mechanical hardware
Familiar with principles of RF, digital, and power circuitry and components
Familiar with thermal and structural analysis methodologies and software tools
Hands-on experience with assembly and testing of prototype electronics hardware
Active DoD Secret or higher security clearance
This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance or the transferal of an active DoD Secret Clearance and contract award.
The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.--
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:--
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
-Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. 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.
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. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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