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Principal – Senior Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
Northrop Grumman. Serve as a mechanical designer on a major Northrop Grumman Mission Systems program supporting inertial navigation systems .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design and CAD modeling, particularly with Siemens NX and Teamcenter, while supporting the design lifecycle for military avionics and inertial navigation systems. Proficient in GD&T and capable of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to drive engineering solutions.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Siemens NX CAD SoftwareGeometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing (GD&T)Teamcenter PLM SoftwareActive US Government Secret ClearanceMechanical Design Expertise
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Hard Skills
Mechanical CAD SoftwareDrawing CreationTolerance Stack-Up AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisModel-Based EngineeringAgile PracticesStress PrinciplesComponent SizingLeak Rate TestingVibration Testing
Soft Skills
Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoringProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Collaboration
Industry Keywords
Inertial Navigation SystemsMilitary AvionicsASME StandardsMIL StandardsEngineering Lab ExperienceCross-Functional CollaborationProactive ApproachResults-Oriented
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as a mechanical designer on a major Northrop Grumman Mission Systems program supporting inertial navigation systems
- Research, plan, design, and develop CAD models and 3D model-based drawings using Siemens NX and Teamcenter
- Support all phases of the design lifecycle, including modeling, drawings, procurement, test, and maintenance
- Prepare and present reports, briefings, design documents, drawings, and specifications
- Support engineering changes and problem reports
- Support root cause analysis and rapid resolution of manufacturing line stops and other critical production activities
- Collaborate with engineering organizations, program management, factory operations, global supply chain, and mission assurance
- Support senior mechanical engineers in designing military avionics, including inertial navigation and measurement systems and mission computers for the Sentinel program
- Contribute to Northrop Grumman's enterprise-wide digital transformation using model-based engineering and agile practices
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with five or more years applicable experience, or Master's degree in a STEM discipline with three or more years applicable experience, or PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of applicable experience for Principal level
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with eight or more years applicable experience, or Master's degree in a STEM discipline with six or more years applicable experience, or PhD in a STEM discipline with four years of applicable experience for Senior Principal level
- Expertise with mechanical CAD software; Siemens NX preferred
- Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), drawing creation, tolerance stack-up analysis, etc.
- Good presentation and writing/communication skills
- Experience mentoring junior level engineers
- Active US Government Secret or higher clearance
- US Citizenship
- Preferred: demonstrated proficiency with Siemens NX CAD software and Teamcenter PLM software
- Preferred: expert-level proficiency with GD&T per ASME Y14.5
- Preferred: familiarity with ASME and MIL standards
- Preferred: basic understanding of stress principles and component sizing
- Preferred: engineering lab experience including leak rate and vibration testing
- Preferred: knowledge of CCA components, layout, and cable routing
- Preferred: ability to solve difficult problems and work effectively in teams
- Preferred: competence working under pressure on short-turnaround requests
- Preferred: excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Preferred: ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Preferred: strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Preferred: proactive and results-oriented approach
Benefits
Comp & perks- Relocation assistance may be available
- Overtime eligibility may apply depending on the position
- Shift differential may apply depending on the position
- Discretionary bonus may be available
- Long Term Incentives may be available for Vice President or Director positions
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business