Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.
The selected candidate will contribute in the research, design, analysis, manufacture, and testing associated with aircraft Support Equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
Mechanical design of test, measurement, and handling equipment used on military aircraft.
Gathering data, requirements development, interfacing with suppliers, and performing basic stress and tolerance analysis
Acting as manufacturing liaison during build process of your project to ensure overall quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved
Development of test plans and performing environmental testing of Support Equipment
Testing and integration of manufactured Support Equipment on aircraft
Basic knowledge of design and analysis tools for mechanical design as well as basic drafting skills to include a working knowledge of solid modeling techniques (NX, Pro Engineer, or Catia).
The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.
Candidate must also be willing to occasionally travel to various site locations to demonstrate the function of the designed Support Equipment.
Basic Qualifications:
Must have a Bachelors degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 6 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 4 years of relevant military / professional experience
Experience using CAD software in generating detailed engineering drawings used for manufacturing mechanical and/or electrical assemblies
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
experience in the design of mechanical and/or electro-mechanical subsystems
Current, active in-scope U.S. Government Secret or higher security clearance
Ability to obtain additional Special Access Program (SAP) access
Experience using FEA software in performance of stress analysis of mechanical and/or electrical assemblies to include static and dynamic analysis to MIL-STD-810 requirements
FAA A&P Certificate or equivalent aircraft maintenance background
Experience developing manufacturing drawings to GD&T standards
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant military or professional experience
- Master’s degree in a STEM field and at least 6 years of relevant military or professional experience
- PhD in a STEM field and at least 4 years of relevant military or professional experience
- Experience using CAD software to generate detailed engineering drawings for manufacturing mechanical or electrical assemblies
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret or higher security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience designing mechanical or electromechanical subsystems
- Current, active, in-scope U.S. Government Secret or higher security clearance
- Ability to obtain additional Special Access Program access
- Experience using FEA software for static and dynamic stress analysis to MIL-STD-810 requirements
- FAA A&P Certificate or equivalent aircraft maintenance background
- Experience developing manufacturing drawings to GD&T standards
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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