RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Ou
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Mechanical Engineer (Engineer or Principal Engineer Level)
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer or Principal Mechanical Engineer for the common avionics design team located in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

In this role, you will report to the common avionics design team IPT Manager and will work to design deliverable electro-mechanical chassis assemblies using 3D modeling software. Close coordination with electrical engineering teams and other technical groups as required in order to integrate equipment into the chassis design. 

Responsibilites Include:

  • Thriving in a fast-paced work environment
  • Relying on your ability to effectively and communicate and collaborate with your teammates and colleagues at all levels of the organization

This position may be filled at either the Mechanical Engineer or Principal Mechanical Engineer level based on the qualifications below. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Engineer Level:

  • Must have a Bachelors Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline with at least 2 years of related professional / military engineering experience, OR a Masters degree in a STEM discipline with at least some relevant academic / professional / military engineering experience.

Principal Level::

  • Must have a Bachelors Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline with at least 5 years of related professional / military engineering experience, OR a Masters degree in a STEM discipline with at least 3 years of relevant professional / military engineering experience, OR a Ph.D. in a related field with at least 1 year of relevant professional /military engineering experience.

Additional Basic Qualifications that must be present at either level:

  • Must have previous experience creating and releasing Build-To-Print (BTP) engineering packages
  • Must have previous experience with CATIA Computer Aided Design software
  • Must have at least 2 years of experience with air vehicle avionics electronics packaging and electronic test fixture mechanical design
  • Must have previous experience with electrical/mechanical part selection, fabrication, and installation
  • Must have experience with circuit board and cable assembly design & manufacturing
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance or higher within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Thorough understanding of MIL specifications and aerospace standards
  • At least 5 years of air vehicle avionics electronics packaging and electronic test fixture mechanical design experience
  • A working understanding of MIL-STD-810G/DO-160, MIL-HDBK-516C requirements, and DO254 design assurance guidance for flight certification
  • Ability to perform standard mechanical analyses including mechanical stackup, tolerance, and thermal analysis of avionics box design
  • Ability to verify the structural integrity of avionics box design using stress Finite Element Analysis tools
  • Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools such as Teamcenter or Enovia
  • Experience in applying Configuration Management practices
  • Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) ASME Y14.5M application
  • Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking, troubleshooting issues, and problem-solving skills

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.

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Northrop Grumman
2980 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, Virginia 20171 USA
www.northropgrumman.com/careers
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Location
San Diego, California, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
Northrop Grumman
2980 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, Virginia 20171 USA
www.northropgrumman.com/careers
1718 Open Jobs Available
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip our customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe....

Benefits:
We’re committed to supporting our employees in all aspects of life, both on and off the job. Our benefits extend to you and your family, offering comprehensive health coverage, flexible work options, back-up child and elder care programs and more. Explore Total Rewards

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Offer resume coaching or training for technical assessments.
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