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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal or Sr Principal Electrical - Mechanical Engineer (Cable Design) based out of McClellan, CA in the Sacramento area or San Jose, CA.
What You'll get to Do:
- Apply electrical, electronic and mechanical principles to components and systems, including assembly, analysis, and documentation of results; construction of developmental assemblies, sub-assemblies and components; and quality testing
- Support 3D cable routing, Wiring Diagrams, and Interconnect Diagrams
- Support and participate in the design, test, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems
- Package CCAs and electronic modules for qualified use in demanding airborne environments
- Identify and synthesize requirements using a system engineering approach to provide novel solutions
- Perform structural and thermal analyses using hand calculations and FEA to validate designs
- Incorporate design for manufacturing principles to drive down product costs and assembly time
- Provide engineering oversight during prototype and production hardware assembly & test
- Develop preliminary and critical design review content for peer and customer presentations
- Create technical data packages including fabrication, source control, and assembly drawings
- Employ strong interpersonal and communication skills while operating within an integrated product team
- Promote knowledge transfer within the organization by sharing of lessons learned and best practices
- Provide as needed engineering support to material review boards and failure review boards
- Work with agility and minimal direction to complete program tasks on-time; failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Electrical - Mechanical Engineer (Cable Design) :
- BS in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5+ years of relevant work experience; or Masters in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of relevant work experience; or PhD in a STEM discipline with 0+ years of relevant work experience
- Experience with CAD Design packages, PTC Cabling, Solidworks Cable Routing, NX Capital or may consider similar design tools
- US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI (access) security clearance
- BS in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 9+ years of relevant work experience; or Masters in a STEM discipline with 7+ years of relevant work experience; or PhD in a STEM discipline with 4+ years of relevant work experience
- Experience with CAD Design packages, PTC Cabling, Solidworks Cable Routing, NX Capital or may consider similar design tools
- US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI (access) security clearance
- 3D cable routing and design experience
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 1000+ hours in CAD Design packages, PTC Cabling, Solidworks Cable Routing, and NX Capital
- Experience with structural and thermal analysis (NASTRAN/Patran and Flotherm)
- Diverse product development experience in flight qualified electronics packaging design
- Proficiency with PTC Windchill PLM
- Experience with environmental test methods per MIL-STD-810
- Familiarity with ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Exceptional attention to detail, self-motivation, and self-regulation
Salary Range 2: $133,000 - $199,600
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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.