Mechanical Design Engineer/ Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
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.Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Mechanical Design Engineer or Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located onsite in Melbourne, FL.
Accomplish
You 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
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).
You should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels. You must also be willing to occasionally travel to various site locations to demonstrate the function of the designed Support 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 Mechanical Engineer:
Must have a Bachelor's in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 2 years of experience in the design of mechanical and/or electro-mechanical subsystems OR a Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 0 years of experience in the design of mechanical and/or electro-mechanical subsystems.
Experience using CAD software in generating detailed engineering drawings used for manufacturing of mechanical and/or electrical assemblies
Current, active in-scope DoD Secret or higher security clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
Basic Qualifications Principal Mechanical Engineer:
Must have a Bachelor's in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 5 years of experience in the design of mechanical and/or electro-mechanical subsystems OR a Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 3 years of experience in the design of mechanical and/or electro-mechanical subsystems.
Experience using CAD software in generating detailed engineering drawings used for manufacturing of mechanical and/or electrical assemblies.
Current, active in-scope DoD Secret or higher security clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
Preferred Qualifications:
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 manufacturi
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