Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to support of the Sentinel Program. This position is located in Roy, UT.
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to support the design and development of hardware solutions for Command Systems Wing Operations and Physical Security. This dual-hatted role includes approximately 80% direct technical contribution and 20% functional leadership support for a mechanical engineering homeroom.
The selected candidate will support the design, selection, integration, and release of wing operations and physical security hardware devices and mechanical assemblies in support of key program milestones, including Critical Design Review. Responsibilities include maturing the hardware baseline with cross-functional stakeholders, supporting engineering release activities, and ensuring high-quality design documentation in CPLM tools such as Siemens Teamcenter.
This role requires experience translating requirements into mechanical design solutions and applying sound engineering practices to deliver robust, producible, and well-documented hardware. The candidate should have experience with COTS product selection, engineering release, and ASME standards including Y14.5 and Y14.24.
In the functional leadership portion of the role, this position will support mechanical engineering staff in career development, performance feedback, goal setting, training, engagement, and routine 1-on-1s. This role is not intended to serve as the day-to-day assignment manager for program tasking, but rather as a functional leader supporting the development and engagement of the mechanical engineering team.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. Position may offer relocation assistance
You Will Bring These Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 8 years of related experience, or Master’s degree in a STEM field with 6 years of related experience
- Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
- Experience with PLM tools such as Siemens Teamcenter
- Experience translating requirements into mechanical design solutions
- Experience in a technical leadership role
- Experience with ASME Y14.5 and Y14.24
These Qualifications Are Nice To Have:
- Experience with ICBM system design
- Experience with COTS hardware design, procurement, and configuration control
- Experience with Systems Engineering tools and concepts, including DOORS and Cameo
- Previous experience providing functional leadership, mentorship, or performance and development support to engineers
- Experience releasing mechanical designs and documentation in a controlled PLM environment
- Experience with COTS hardware/product selection, evaluation, integration, and engineering release
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 8 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a STEM field with 6 years of related experience
- Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at application, current and within scope
- Ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval
- Experience with PLM tools such as Siemens Teamcenter
- Experience translating requirements into mechanical design solutions
- Experience in a technical leadership role
- Experience with ASME Y14.5 and Y14.24
- Experience with ICBM system design
- Experience with COTS hardware design, procurement, and configuration control
- Experience with systems engineering tools and concepts, including DOORS and Cameo
- Functional leadership, mentorship, or engineer performance and development support experience
- Experience releasing mechanical designs and documentation in a controlled PLM environment
- Experience with COTS hardware or product selection, evaluation, integration, and engineering release
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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