Mechanical Design Engineer / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 - 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, they're making history.

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, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.  Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman Marine systems is seeking an onsite Mechanical Design Engineer to participate in the development and ongoing support of new and existing steam turbine designs used in surface ship, submarine propulsion and power generation systems for the US Navy.

What you'll get to do:

• Apply engineering principles and industry practice in the design of assigned turbine and generator components and subsystems for machinery design engineering.
• Develop design concepts, perform trade studies, and conduct supporting evaluations and analyses.
• Participate in detail design, drawing development, design reviews, release for manufacture, and follow through test and production phases.
• Will prepare and present formal technical briefings as required.

Basic Qualifications for Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline with 2 years relevant experience; Masters of Science degree in a STEM discipline with no relevant experience.
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance.
• Computer skills including developing designs using solid modeling software, such as CREO/NX is required.
• A fluent knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 drawing standards and geometric tolerance is required.
• Must be fluent in mechanical engineering principles, and must be proficient in developing design concepts, performing trades-studies, and conducting supporting evaluations and analyses.
• Ability to work onsite full-time

Basic Qualifications for Principal Mechanical Design Engineer:

• Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline with 5 years relevant experience; Masters of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 3 years relevant experience, PhD in STEM discipline with 1 years relevant experience.
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance.

• Computer skills including developing designs using solid modeling software, such as CREO/NX is required.
• A working knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 drawing standards and geometric tolerance is also necessary.
• Must be fluent in mechanical engineering principles, and must be proficient in developing design concepts, performing trades-studies, and conducting supporting evaluations and analyses.
• Production issues resolution experience.
• Ability to work onsite full-time

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Masters degree in Engineering Discipline.
• 2 years’ experience in rotating machinery or turbine design
• 1 year as a team lead (or similar)
• Knowledge in GD&T and solid modeling NX
• Current active DoD Secret clearance
• Knowledge of Design Engineering processes, procedures and work instructions required to support both management and engineering tasks
• Technical project management experience with proven successful execution of technical projects to cost and schedule targets
• Experience as a Technical Lead, Project Manager, or other demonstrated leadership role related to program execution
• Experience with design of fabricated and machined components, or design of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic subsystems.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.