Sr. Principal Engineer Mechanical (Thermal & Cooling)
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: PolygraphTRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Beavercreek, OH (Dayton) to support system packaging design and thermal analysis. We are seeking engineers with the desire to learn new technologies to join our innovative organization to help develop, enhance and maintain complex designs on cutting edge products and systems. At Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of evolving how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The selected individual will work on designs across the full product life cycle process.
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This position is Full time on site in Beavercreek, OH
Duties include:
Mechanical Design including 3D Model of chassis, covers, digital and RF printed wiring board assemblies, heat sinks, internal and external cabling.
Create all mechanical drawings (component, printed wiring board assembly, sub-assembly and final assembly drawings and parts lists).
Interface with vendors and fabricators to ensure deliverables meet mechanical requirements .
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Convection and Direct Liquid Cooling design and analysis
Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer:
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in science, technology, engineering, or related discipline with at least 8 years of experience; 6 years with Masters Degree; OR 4 years with a PhD
Current Experience with a 3D modeling tool
Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics to solve thermal problems
Must be a US Citizen
Clearance: Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the necessary US Government security clearance per customer requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with liquid cooled designs
Active Top Secret / SCI Security Clearance
Experience with the following applications: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Ansys Icepak
Experience taking multiple designs from concept through fabrication
Experience designing for, maintaining, and operating 3D printers
Primary Level Salary Range: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00The 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.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Four-Day Work Week
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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