Sentinel (GBSD) Sr. Principal Design Engineer – Support Equipment Design – 6963

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Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Design Engineer to join the Support Systems Team. This position is in Roy, UT and supports the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program. A competitive relocation package may be offered with this role.

What You’ll Get To Do:

The selected candidate will be responsible for concept development, design, fabrication drawings, inspection requirements, procurement requirements, verification requirements, and fabrication support for tooling and equipment for Aerospace applications. Candidate will also be responsible for engineering drawing and related document examination for soundness, efficiency, and simplicity in design; completeness, clarity, and dimensional accuracy; correctness of materials and processes; conformity to design/drafting standards, design specifications, and practicability; and economy of fabrication, assembly, and installation. Will utilize understanding of CAD design principles and understanding of requirements that drive design to accomplish goals. Roles and responsibilities include:

• Interface with review team to assure customer satisfaction with design

• Interface with engineers to understand mechanical drawings and make appropriate corrections.

• Work with internal Customers to concept needed support equipment for new and existing programs

• Developing support equipment concepts and develop to final models with model based dimensioning and tolerancing

• Review engineering drawings and designs for manufacturability

• Support vendors during fabrication

• Verify design configuration for drawing compliance, including fit, form and function

• Support continuous improvement

• Evaluate tool designs for compliance to industry dimension and tolerancing standards (ASME Y14.5M-2009).

• Experience and familiarity with machine ship and weld shop practices

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a related discipline and 9 years of experience; 7 years with Master’s Degree; 4 years with PhD; 4 years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

• Extensive experience with 3D design / 2D drawing CAD utilizing NX or similar software (10,000 hours or more)

• 8 years of experience will be in design and fabrication of special tooling or equipment

• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills

• Must have US Citizenship and an Active DoD Secret clearance reinvestigated within the last 6 years.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Experience in checking and standardization of models and drawings per ASME Y14.5M-2009

• Experience in design automation via macros and power copies

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Salary Range: $101,600 USD - $152,400 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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