Requisition ID: R10171805Category: Engineering Location: Goleta, California, 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 Positions Available: 1At Northrop G
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Principal/Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer
Job Description:
Requisition ID: R10171805
  • Category: Engineering
  • Location: Goleta, California, 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
  • Positions Available: 1
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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. 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. Our employees are not only part of history, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP), Payload and Ground Systems, Space Deployables designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.

Overview:
The position is available at the Northrop Grumman facility in Goleta CA, part of the Northrop Grumman, Space Systems (NGSP), Operating Unit, which specializes in deployable systems for spacecraft such as , , and various .

As a Mechanical Engineer in Goleta, you will be responsible for creating and implementing deployable structures and mechanical mechanisms at the cutting edge of space technology.  You will have ownership of your work from the concept creation through the design and analysis phases and may also participate in the manufacturing, testing, and integration of the systems.

This position can be filled as either a Principal (level 3) or Senior Principal (level 4).
 

Responsibilities:

  • Create, prototype, design, and analyze structures and mechanisms for moving mechanical assemblies such as solar arrays, booms, and other support structures and mechanisms for satellite subsystems.

  • Develop and refine components and subsystems utilizing design skills, hand calculations, and finite element analysis or other modeling tools as needed.

  • Perform detailed 3D designs, generate CAD drawings and related documents, and support manufacturing and assembly of components.

  • Document test plans and procedures requirements.

  • Participate and present in internal and external (customer) design reviews.

  • Strive for the highest possible structural performance that is also cost effective and assures complete reliability.

  • Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus towards common project goals of the program team, matrix organization, and customers.

  • Clearly report design status, progress and escalations at regular program meetings

Basic Qualifications for the Principal level:

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Astronautical, or Aerospace)

  • 5 years of applicable experience in mechanical design and closed-form analysis with some understanding of finite element analysis software

  • Strong communication skills, oral and written.

  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

  • Ability to multitask and organize/prioritize job assignments in a fast-paced and gated-release engineering development environment.

  • US Citizenship is a bona fide requirement

Basic Qualifications for the Senior Principal level:

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Astronautical, or Aerospace)

  • 9 years of applicable experience in mechanical design and closed-form analysis with understanding of finite element analysis software

  • Strong communication skills, oral and written

  • Self-motivated with the ability to multitask and organize/prioritize job assignments in a fast-paced and gated-release engineering development environment.

  • Demonstrable problem solving skills with hands-on project experience.

  • Excellent technical communication skills and strong analytical skills

  • Ability to work independently as well as in an integrated team and adapt to change and dynamic requirements.

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

  • US Citizenship is a bona fide requirement

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in applicable area.

  • 7 or more years of direct Mechanical Engineering experience, preferably in the spacecraft or aerospace industry, with significant project ownership.

  • Proficiency with mechanical computer aided design (CAD) software, preferably design and analysis experience with PTC Creo Parametric 2/3.

  • Practical understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5-2009)

  • Detailed mechanical design knowledge of structures, mechanisms, release and drive actuators, and material selection.

  • Spacecraft/aerospace materials experience in metals, adhesives, thermoplastics, etc.

  • Working knowledge of applicable manufacturing processes such as machining, finishing, and rapid prototyping.

Salary Range: $97,500 - $146,300
Salary Range 2: $120,900 - $181,300
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 candidates experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. 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. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. 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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Company Details
Northrop Grumman
2980 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, Virginia 20171 USA
www.careers.northropgrumman.com
1875 Open Jobs Available
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create...

Benefits:
Our benefits are designed to be flexible, because we know each one of our 120,000 employees have unique needs. We offer a range of benefit packages to ensure that everyone - from new graduates to long-term employees and their dependents - has options in health, savings and other important areas that support work/life balance.

Supported Manufacturers:
Unmanned Systems, Cybersecurity, Logistics

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Job Info
Location
Goleta, California, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
Northrop Grumman
2980 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, Virginia 20171 USA
www.careers.northropgrumman.com
1875 Open Jobs Available
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create...

Benefits:
Our benefits are designed to be flexible, because we know each one of our 120,000 employees have unique needs. We offer a range of benefit packages to ensure that everyone - from new graduates to long-term employees and their dependents - has options in health, savings and other important areas that support work/life balance.

Supported Manufacturers:
Unmanned Systems, Cybersecurity, Logistics

Supported Models:

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