Principal Mechanical Engineer/Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: 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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support you by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Mechanical Engineer or Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer based out of Baltimore, MD.

This role may be filled at the Principal or Senior Principal level.

What You’ll Get to Do:

This position will support the development, build, and test validation of ruggedized electronic equipment for military applications. The candidate will work within the Hardware Engineering organization. It is a high performing organization that values its employees and has a strong sense of purpose tied to the vision of Northrop Grumman: To be the most trusted provider of systems and technologies that ensure the security and the freedom of our nation and its allies. The candidate will be able to grow personally and professionally in an ethical and inclusive environment, while being an important part of a great team.

Strong communication skills are required for success in all phases of the role.  The engineer will serve on and typically lead engineering teams, interfacing heavily with other mechanical engineers and analysts, as well as engineers from related disciplines, program management, and customers/stakeholders. 

The engineer is expected to manage schedule and budget for assigned projects, with the ability to identify and communicate any issues that may impact these goals.

The engineer will be responsible for solving challenging technical problems with innovative solutions that meet performance, cost, and schedule requirements. The engineer will support all phases of the product life cycle, including requirements analysis, concept design, detailed design, manufacture, and environmental test.  The engineer will serve on engineering teams, and interface heavily with related disciplines and customers/stakeholders.  Strong communication skills are required for success in all phases of the role.

The engineer will also contribute to overall knowledge base and skill level of the organization via coaching, knowledge transfer, and process improvement activities.

This position is contingent upon contract award, the ability to obtain/maintain an active US Government Secret or the successful transfer of a US Government Secret prior to start and the ability to obtain/maintain a special access program clearance prior to start.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Mechanical Engineer:

Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience, Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, Ph.D. with 1 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

• U.S Citizenship required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret Clearance prior to starting.

• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.

• A current/active clearance is not required to be considered for the position, but a final clearance is required to start

• 5 years of experience in design and development of ruggedized electro-mechanical and/or opto-mechanical hardware

• 5 years of experience with mechanical CAD design tools such as Siemens NX or similar

• 5 years of demonstrated application of innovative solutions to complex problems

• 5 years of experience leading and reviewing technical work products of peers

• 5 years of experience presenting at design reviews and customer/stakeholder briefings

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience, master’s degree with 6 years of experience, Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

• U.S Citizenship required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret Clearance prior to starting.

• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.

• A current/active clearance is not required to be considered for the position, but a final clearance is required to start.

• 8 years of experience in design and development of ruggedized electro-mechanical and/or opto-mechanical hardware.

• 8 years of experience with mechanical CAD design tools such as Siemens NX or similar.

• 8 years of demonstrated application of innovative solutions to complex problems.

• 8 years of experience leading and reviewing technical work products of peers.

• 8 years of experience presenting at design reviews and customer/stakeholder briefings.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Active US Government Secret Clearance or higher.

• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skill.

• Expertise with thermal and structural analysis tools and methodologies.

• Working knowledge of military and commercial process specifications that are relevant to the development and testing of electronics hardware for military applications.

• Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and ASME Y14 standards.

• Demonstrated success leading others within an integrated product team (IPT), supporting the development of junior engineers and cross functional collaboration for overall project success.

• Experience with project management metrics, including earned value management, to monitor and manage engineering budget and schedule requirements.

• Experience in design, manufacturing, and integration of electronic assemblies including printed circuit board design, appropriate material selections and use of off the shelf components.

• Experience contributing to technical and cost proposal development.

• Leadership in process improvement or knowledge transfer (i.e. publication) activities.

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $123,400.00 - $185,000.00

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.

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.