Principal or Sr. Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer (Naval Architect)
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
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.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.
The Naval & Oceanic Systems business unit headquartered in Annapolis, MD is seeking dependable individuals willing to work in a collaborative environment and that are interested in expanding their horizons. The Mechanical Engineering Department is seeking a Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer / Senior Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer with a naval architecture or ocean engineering background in submersibles and underwater vehicles to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.
Essential Functions:
Perform naval architectural roles associated with underwater vehicle system design including requirements and operations analysis, conceptual vehicle design, pressure hull sizing, variable ballast assessment, basic hydrodynamic analysis, energy system sizing, propulsion/propulsor design, weight, equilibrium, stability, and trim calculations and tests, and auxiliary systems design. The successful candidate will be expected to provide technical leadership to their programs in all areas of naval architecture.
The candidate must be able to collaborate in a team environment, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously, and comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer (Naval Architect):
BS degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or STEM equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the design, testing and/or operation of marine vehicles or MS degree with 3 years of experience
Proficiency with naval architectural principles, tools, and calculations
Proficiency in using common engineering design, production, analysis, and office tools
US citizen with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI and pass a polygraph
Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer (Naval Architect):
BS degree in Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, or STEM equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of experience in the design, testing and/or operation of marine vehicles or MS degree with 6 years of experience
Proficiency with naval architectural principles, tools, and calculations
Proficiency in using common engineering design, production, analysis, and office tools
US citizen with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI and pass a polygraph
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated skills/experience in the performance modeling, design, testing and/or operation of manned submersibles, underwater vehicles, and launch and recovery systems
Experience in towed systems and umbilical dynamic analysis including the use of Orcaflex
Experience with 3D CAD modeling in NX
Experience in the construction, testing, and certification of underwater vehicles
Active TS/SCI clearance
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