Sentinel - Mechanical Engineering Manager 2 (16933 - 17002)

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
This position is a dual-hatted role that involves both individual contributions as a senior engineer in the Mechanical domain (80%), as well as people leadership in a functional management homeroom (20%).
Key Responsibilities:

Primary role is to serve as a mechanical designer for mechanical systems (mechanisms) design on a major Northrop Grumman Defense Systems program

Research, plan, design, and develop mechanical/aerospace products for aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, ground vehicles and associated ground and test equipment

Develop CAD models and 3D model based drawings using Siemens NX and Teamcenter

Verify specifications and designs through modeling and simulation, test data processing, and performance analysis

Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including design, drawings, fabrication, test, installation, operation and maintenance

Design of components/systems, and preliminary/sizing analysis for both stress and dynamic analysis of aerospace structures.

Preparation and presentation of reports, briefings, design documents (drawings and specifications) and interface with customers.

Attend internal program meetings, customer technical exchanges, and supplier briefings; present design status during formal milestone reviews

Ensure team members have the required training, tools, and access to perform design engineering responsibilities.

Position Benefits
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in STEM field plus 8 years of experience, or Master's Degree in STEM field plus 6 years of experience

Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need

5+ years of experience with CAD modeling (Siemens NX preferred)

5+ Experience in mechanical engineering that includes a background in mechanical systems

Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision, function in a dynamic environment, and be flexible to changing direction

Proficient written and verbal communication skills when conveying technical content

Knowledge of GD&T, materials selection, and manufacturing processes

Demonstrated ability to lead design teams and drive technical decisions

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

ICBM Experience

Experience with Siemens NX and PLM

Control Account Manager training and/or experience managing programs or subcontracts in an Earned Value framework

Familiarity with the ASME Y14.x suite of engineering drawing standards

Experience in creating a Product Definition Package (PDP) or PDP like products

Familiar with common engineering standards (ISO, ASME, Mil Spec, NAS, etc.)

Ability to work closely with multiple functional organizations (Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Field Operations, etc.)

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Primary Level Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $189,800.00The 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.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.

Client-provided location(s): Roy, UT

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10224728

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-06T20:23:47