Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE 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 has an immediate employment opportunity available for a Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer located in Apopka, FL.
What You'll Get to Do:

The Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer will contribute to a team designs, develops, tests, delivers, and operates advanced prototypes and unique laser systems for military ground, air, and space applications.
Position is for a direct contributor with leadership responsibilities.
Roles & Responsibilities:


The candidate shall be well versed in opto-mechanical engineering design principles and in technical problem solving.
Serve the program as a functional lead and integration engineer.
Support development of a variety of unique opto-mechanical equipment designed for camera and laser applications. This involves a broad spectrum of engineering disciplines so a solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles, and the design and production process is required to be successful.
Work closely with Chief Engineer and Program Management to drive the hardware design, working within challenging schedules.
Derive system level requirements into mechanical designs.
Drive continuous process improvements on fielded equipment and procedures
Provide engineering design and analysis guidance
Basic Qualifications:

B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or STEM Degree and 8 years engineering experience, or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or STEM Degree and 6 years engineering experience.
Must have 6 years of experience in the design of Optical-Mechanical systems