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The Naval & Oceanic Systems business unit headquartered in Annapolis, MD is seeking a Mechanical Engineer willing to work in a collaborative environment and that is interested in expanding their horizons in the Undersea Systems domain.
Essential Functions:
This position includes concept development, problem solving, technical planning, design development, analysis and integration & testing of undersea hardware.
The candidate must be able to collaborate and prioritize tasking in a dynamic team environment, comprehend and analyze complex problems, and develop engineering solutions which meet project requirements. The successful candidate should have demonstrated experience in at least one of the following areas: hardware design, design for manufacturing practices, development of engineering processes, procedures and deliverable documentation, and an understanding of engineering principles in supporting small to medium production quantities.
Experience in the undersea domain is preferred, including Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs), Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), Acoustic Communications, Sonar Systems, Undersea Systems, etc. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
Basic Qualifications for Mechanical Engineer:
- BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Ocean Engineering or equivalent STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of experience or MS degree with 0 years of experience.
- Ability to work on-site at Annapolis, MD campus.
- US citizen with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI and pass a polygraph.
- Proficiency in using common engineering design, production, analysis, and office tools.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects are being developed and deployed simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
- Proficiency in GD&T and design for manufacturing
- Familiarity with undersea engineering topics, including unmanned underwater vehicles, remotely operated vehicles, sonar systems, environmental corrosion, pressure vessels, etc.
- Active TS/SCI clearance with poly
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Primary Level Salary Range: $79,600.00 - $119,400.00The 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.Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or equivalent STEM field, plus at least 2 years of experience
- Master’s degree in an applicable engineering or STEM field may substitute for experience
- Ability to work on-site at the Annapolis, Maryland campus
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance and pass a polygraph
- Proficiency with common engineering design, production, analysis, and office tools
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple simultaneous projects
- Proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
- Proficiency in GD&T and design for manufacturing
- Familiarity with undersea engineering, including UUVs, ROVs, sonar systems, corrosion, and pressure vessels
- Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
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