Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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's Aeronautics Systems Sector is seeking an Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer (Level 4) to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals in Oklahoma City, OK. You will become part of a Northrop Grumman team of professionals who are actively developing Avionics Testing Solutions and Specialized Test Equipment for the B-2 Stealth Bomber and LGM-35A Sentinel Missile platforms. We also work on and assist with the US Air Force B-1 and B-2 Bombers, E-3 Sentry, Airborne Warning and Control System, and numerous other Government platforms. Our team members complete engineering, reverse engineering, and logistics solution efforts to solve complex obsolescence problems and ensure warfighter supportability. The position will research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and products for defense or commercial systems. This position is located onsite in Oklahoma City, OK and does not provide relocation.
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Responsibilities:
Design and define system architecture for new or existing complex integrated test systems
Coordinates design of subsystems and integration of total systems in a laboratory environment
Oversight and ownership of engineering design as well as 2D/3D drawing formats and standards for a wide array of mechanical products including; product details, product assemblies, test bench/bay assemblies and top level installations
Development and coordination for internal and customer design reviews for the mechanical and system level designs of our products
Development of supporting documentation (operating / user manuals, etc.) for our products
Assist in troubleshooting of lab equipment as failures occur
Coordination with engineering manager(s) to ensure product technical data packages meet project schedule commitments
Coordinate between several internal and external stakeholder groups (Software Development, System Test, Cyber Operations, Procurement, etc.) to achieve contractual commitments
Analyze complex mechanical systems and precision electro-mechanical assemblies through simulation or analysis in order to recommend component substitutions or re-design solutions to ensure the integrity of the platform configuration, system safety, and performance specifications
Identify, analyze, and solve obsolescence issues
Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules
Identify program problems and assist in the establishing of solutions, such as allocation of resources, improved processes, or changing contractual specifications
Act independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of programs
Support process improvement and establishment
Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications
Generate reports and presents to Government counterparts, defense contractors, and other cross-functional organizations
Provide leadership and mentoring in addition to being an individual performer
Has technical insight and experience to know if test set-up and results make sense
Ability to establish and maintain infrequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts on routine matters
Coordinates with team lead, electrical technicians, and I&T managers to complete tasking. May participate, prepare, and present material in program review boards (PDRs, CDRs, TRRs, FRBs, etc).
Basic Qualifications:
Must either have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) with 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) with 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) with 4 years of related engineering experience
Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
Experience with CAD or similar design tools
Experience in Aerospace or Defense industry (development or test)
Experience leading multi-disciplinary technical teams
Ability to obtain/maintain program access to work on-site in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. No relocation provided
Ability to diagnose/troubleshoot/repair hardware components.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
Preferred Qualifications:
Active DoD SECRET or higher security clearance with investigation in the last five (5) years
Active Program clearance
Master's Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
Experience in Additive Manufacturing or 3D-Print design & technologies
Experience in an Agile development environment
Experience in Instrumentation or Avionics Systems
Experience with any of the following CAD Software Tools and Data Management Products: CATIA, SolidWorks Mechanical/PDM, Siemens NX/Capital, Enovia SmarTeam, Team Center, Ansys, Femap/Nastran/Patran
Experience in Power Distribution Systems and HW/SW Integration
Experience in Nuclear Surety and Manufacturing Engineering
Experience with AS9100, ASME, and ISO Standards implementation in an Agile development environment
Experience with any of the following CAD Software Tools and Data Management Products: CATIA, SolidWorks Mechanical/PDM, Siemens NX/Capital, Enovia SmarTeam, Team Center, Ansys, Femap/Nastran/Patran
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Primary Level Salary Range: $102,200.00 - $153,200.00The 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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