Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is seeking a Mechanical Engineer/ Principal Mechanical Engineer . This position is in on the Command and Launch Infrastructure Integration team to execute the Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase of the Sentinel Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program. The qualified candidate will work within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment, interfacing with IPT leadership, suppliers, customers, and other technical disciplines to engineer design solutions to challenging problems through the development of Product Definition Packages (PDP). This position will be located on campus in Roy, UT and may require on-site support at product manufacturing and integration sites. This position may be filled at a higher level based on qualifications below.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Create and implement deployable mechanical mechanisms that are verified through test/analysis
- Develop CAD models visualizing various design solutions
- Deliver required PDPs on time to meet program objectives
- Develop Infrastructure Integration PDPs with the various element teams to proactively eliminate disconnects and design clashes
- Identify gaps within a design and/or requirements and provide a resolution that is cost effective, innovative, and has minimal impact to others
- Ensure the developed PDPs meet the design requirements from the various element/configured item specifications
Basic Qualifications
This position may be filled at a Mechanical Engineer level or at a Principal Mechanical Engineer level
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 2 years of related experience; or a master’s degree with 1 year of related experience (Principal level requires 5 years with a bachelor's; or 3 years with a master's)
Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Requires experience with design/fabrication techniques for structural details, assemblies, and/or installations.
Requires experience using product lifecycle management (PLM) or Product Data management (PDM) tools.
Requires experience with 3-D modeling
Preferred Qualifications
- ICBM Experience
- Experience in creating a Product Definition Package (PDP) or PDP like products
- Experience with the ASME Y14.X suite of engineering drawing standards
- Ability to work closely with multiple functional organizations (Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Field Operations, etc.)
- Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter CPLM (Common Product Lifecycle Management) tools
- 2+ year of experience with 3-D modeling tools
- 2+ year of experience using product lifecycle management (PLM) tools
Position Benefits
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense 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 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related experience, or master's degree and 1 year of related experience
- Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance at the time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program approval
- Experience with design and fabrication techniques for structural details, assemblies, and/or installations
- Experience using PLM or PDM tools
- Experience with 3-D modeling
- ICBM experience
- Experience creating Product Definition Packages or similar products
- Experience with ASME Y14.X engineering drawing standards
- Ability to collaborate with multiple functional organizations
- Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter CPLM tools
- At least 2 years of experience with 3-D modeling tools
- At least 2 years of experience using PLM tools
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