Engineer Propulsion Level 2 or Level 3
Requisition ID: R10127652
Category: Engineering
Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America
Citizenship required: United States Citizenship
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: 1
Engineer Level 2
Job Summary
Perform design of one or more moderately complex or portions of structural components and functional systems of company products. Generally work from preliminary studies developed by higher graded engineers. Analyze requirements for materials, structural component, or functional systems. Select applicable analytical data from previous products, determine the technical principles involved, mathematically define the problem and compute the engineering characteristics consistent with the specifications, design needs and requirements of other portions of the product. Release results as design data after review by higher graded engineer. Develop original ideas and elaborate on preliminary design concepts. Evaluate completed design with supervisor and other technical groups and make modification necessary to achieve the most ideal design.
Job Responsibilities
- Performs design of one or more moderately complex or portions of structural components and functional systems.
- With limited supervision, applies theoretical knowledge and engineering techniques to the solution of more complex components, structures, and sub-assemblies.
- Responds in a timely manner to all requests and explores all avenues within authority and makes appropriate referrals to other sources.
- Makes thoughtful and valuable suggestions and recommendations for improving own work and/or group’s work.
- Establish requirements for materials, structural components, and functional systems.
- Release results as design data after review from other engineers.
- Document results of design activities.
Basic Qualifications
- Requires Bachelors in STEM & 2 years of related experience or Master’s Degree in STEM, with Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering preferred..
- Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, presentation and critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Power Point)
- Working knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) software
- Knowledge of ASME Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Preferred Qualifications
- Current active Security Clearance
- Working knowledge of NX
- Knowledge of general machine shop fabrication processes, additive manufacture experience desirable.
- Understanding of design for assembly / design for manufacturing (DFA/DFM).
- Ability and willingness to travel
Engineer Level 3
Job Summary
Perform mechanical design of one or more moderately complex structural components and functional systems of company products. Generally work from preliminary studies developed by higher graded engineers. Analyze requirements for materials, structural component, or functional systems. Select applicable analytical data from previous products, determine the technical principles involved, mathematically define the problem and compute the engineering characteristics consistent with the specifications, design needs and requirements of other portions of the product. Release results as design data after review by higher graded engineer. Develop original ideas and elaborate on preliminary design concepts. Evaluate completed design with supervisor and other technical groups and make modification necessary to achieve an ideal design.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform mechanical design of moderately complex advanced propulsion components and functional systems with limited supervision.
- Apply theoretical knowledge, engineering techniques, and test data to the solution of more complex components, structures, and sub-assemblies.
- Develop original ideas on preliminary design concepts with other technical groups and make modifications necessary to optimize designs.
- Establish requirements for materials, structural components, and functional systems.
- Determine engineering tasks required for project planning and execution
- Document results of design activities and release results after review from other engineers.
- Make recommendations for improving own work and/or group’s work.
Basic Qualifications
- Requires Bachelors in STEM & 5 years of related experience or Master’s Degree in STEM & 3 years of related experience or a PhD in STEM, with Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
- Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite.
- Proficiency with Siemens NX.
- Ability and willingness to travel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with mechanical design of propulsion or fluid systems.
- Current active Security Clearance.
- Proficiency with Siemens Teamcenter United Architecture.
- Ability to interpret and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
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What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.