RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's 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 nation's 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, they're making history.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding.  Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

 

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If you want to put your talent, experience, and passions to use and be part of something greater, you are in the right place.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is currently seeking a Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer - Support Equipment to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.

Accomplish

The selected candidate will contribute in the research, design, analysis, manufacture, and testing associated with aircraft Support Equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Mechanical design of test, measurement, and handling equipment used on military aircraft.

• Gathering of 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

• Extensive experience in design, drafting, and stress analysis of mechanical systems. Drafting skills shall include strong knowledge of solid modeling software, (NX, Pro Engineer, or Catia), or CAD based computer drafting software.

• Must be willing to travel to various site locations to demonstrate the function of the designed equipment.

Succeed

The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented to help us grow our services, become even better at what we do and will possess the following qualifications.

Basic Qualifications for:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related STEM from an accredited university and eight years’ experience in the design of mechanical and/or electro-mechanical subsystems OR a Masters in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related STEM with 6 years of related experience OR a PhD in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with 4 years of related experience.

• Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated DoD Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

• Experience using CAD software in generating detailed engineering drawings used for manufacturing of mechanical and/or electrical assemblies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Support