Principal / Senior Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: March 13, 2025

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10187369

• Category: -Engineering
• Location: Melbourne, Florida, United States of America
• Clearance Type: -Secret
• Telecommute: -No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: -1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: -Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: -Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: -1At 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. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. - Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. For all internal NGAS Engineering candidates, we have developed a Homeroom-driven hiring process aligned to discipline-specific Ambassadors. - They will be your point of contact and will support you throughout the selection process. If you apply to this Workday requisition, a Talent Acquisition professional will email you with the corresponding Ambassador's information for next steps. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a highly motivated Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Lab Test (Level 3) OR Senior Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Lab Test (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test & Evaluation organization. This role is located in Melbourne, FL. In this role you will be responsible for mechanical designs associated with test lab mechanical equipment, and hardware in the loop test benches. - You will perform design activities associated with any of the following - cable interface assemblies, equipment racks, WRA hardware, and all associated supporting installations. - Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
  • Facilitating the mechanical design life cycle from concept to system integration for test lab equipment racks and supporting equipment.
  • Facilitating cross IPT / discipline collaboration in the development of test lab designs.
  • Procurement of hardware in support of mechanical designs.
  • Serving as the point of contact with vendors, manufacturers, and technician teams in the fabrication, assembly, and installation of test lab equipment.We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Basic Qualifications: This requisition may be filled at aPrincipal Mechanical Design Engineer - Lab Test (Level 3) OR Senior Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Lab Test (Level 4)level based on the qualifications below. Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Lab Test (Level 3)
    • Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related professional/military experience.
    • Experience using computer-aided design (CAD) software in a professional setting.
    • Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.Senior Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Lab Test (Level 4)
      • Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related professional/military experience.
      • Experience using computer-aided design (CAD) software in a professional setting.
      • Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.Preferred Qualifications:
        • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in an Engineering discipline
        • Experience using CATIA
        • Experience using TeamCenter Engineer and EnterpriseSalary Range: $95,300 - $142,900Salary Range 2: $118,600 - $178,000The 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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