Principal Model-Based Engineering (MBE) Tools Engineer / Sr. Principal Model-Based Engineering (MBE) Tools Engineer

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 Aeronautics Systems Sector has an opening for a Principal Model-Based Engineering (MBE) Tools Engineer / Sr. Principal Model-Based Engineering (MBE) Tools Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Vehicle Engineering department. (Please note: This position is related to engineering software tools (i.e. CAD, PLM, etc.), not manufacturing hardware tools.) This position is located in Melbourne, Florida. This position can be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below. 

The MBE Tools Engineer leverages prior engineering design and/or analysis experience to support Model-based Design (MBD), Model-based Analysis (MBA), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) teams/initiatives related to AS engineering tools development. The candidate works with a team of subject matter experts (SMEs) to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of engineering tools and exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of the assignment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership as Deputy IPT Lead for the AS Model-Based Engineering (MBE) organization.
• Plan and host recurring project management reviews (PMRs).
• Brief leadership team from AS Vehicle Engineering, AS Digital Transformation, and Enterprise Services (ES) organizations.
• Facilitate high-level conversations pertaining to sector design processes and procedures.
• Collaborate across all programs and sectors to provide feasible solutions to design challenges.
• Assess program engineering for adherence to documented best practices.
• Validation and testing of CAD/PLM tool functionality.
• Creation of training/best practice documentation.

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 for Principal Model-Based Engineering (MBE) Tools Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 5 years of related experience to include a background in design, analysis and/or engineering tools development discipline OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related experience to include a background in design, analysis and/or engineering tools development.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Model-Based Engineering (MBE) Tools Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 9 years of related experience to include a background in design, analysis and/or engineering tools development discipline OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of related experience to include a background in design, analysis and/or engineering tools development.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Experience working in an aerospace design environment. Emphasis placed in the following disciplines: Structural Design/Analysis, Subsystems Design/Analysis, Electrical/Mechanical Routing, or Mechanism Design/Analysis.
• Experience working with Teamcenter and NX (or equivalent PDM/PLM and CAD/CAE applications).
• Experience developing code for utilities.
• Experience in project management.
• Communicates effectively and clearly presents technical approaches and recommendations.

Salary Range: $82,000 USD - $123,000 USD

Salary Range 2: $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/.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.