Principal / Senior Principal Mechanical EngineerWarner Robins, GA
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Requisition ID: R10178833

  • Category: Engineering

  • Location: Warner Robins, Georgia, United States of America

  • Clearance Type: Secret

  • Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

  • Shift: Days (United States of America)

  • Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

  • Positions Available: 1

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 Defense Systems Sector has a need for a Principal Mechanical Engineer or Sr Principal Mechanical Engineerat its Subsystem and Software Sustainment (S&SS) organization in Warner Robins, GA. This engineering position is for a role on our Hardware Engineering Team. In this role you will be supporting Electronic Warfare and Radar Development programs. Our ideal candidate will possess technical expertise, a drive to lead from where you are, collaborative people skills, and the proven ability to work within a technically diverse and fast-paced team. This position is in Warner Robins, GA and requires that you work on-site daily.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Perform detailed hardware design including part selection, developing CAD models and conducting cable/signal routing.

  • Research, develop, plan, design, analyze and test Mechanical components, equipment and systems

  • Supports the delivery of Mechanical Systems design Technical Data Packages, as-built TDPs, interface models, and additional design artifacts.

  • Write and modify CNC programs using CAD/CAM software

  • Select appropriate tools, fixtures, and materials for each job

  • To resolve mechanical issues during hardware design, development, manufacture, integration and qualification.

  • Define and apply appropriate Geometric, Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to mechanical designs

  • Troubleshoot issues with machines or programs as needed

  • Access, interpret, and recommend changes to engineering drawings

  • Developing Mechanical designs that meet MIL-STD and other applicable codes and regulations.

  • Frequent opportunities to interact with Program Management, external suppliers and/or government customers, therefore excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills are essential to succeeding in this role

**This position may be filled at the Principal Mechanical Engineer OR Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer level.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Mechanical Engineer:

  • Must have a Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent STEM related discipline.

  • Minimum of years 5 of direct relevant experience with B.S degree; Minimum of 3 years of direct relevant experience with Masters degree; Minimum of 1 years of direct relevant experience with PhD.

  • Must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer:

  • Must have a Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent STEM related discipline.

  • Minimum of 9 years of direct relevant experience with B.S degree; Minimum of 7 years of direct relevant experience with Masters degree; Minimum of 5 years of direct relevant experience with PhD.

  • Experience with CAD Modeling in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or NX.

  • Experience with CAM software, such as Mastercam.

  • Must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proficient performing CAD modeling with design tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Siemens NX or similar.

  • Strong knowledge of CNC programming languages and software (e.g., G-code, Mastercam)

  • Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both Government and corporate leadership.

  • Ability to understand and interpret requirements.

  • Leadership experience.

  • Experience reviewing and providing feedback on engineering designs based on latest industry standards

Salary Range: $86,600 - $130,000

Salary Range 2: $107,800 - $161,800

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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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