Sentinel (GBSD) Principal Mechanical Engineer – Support Equipment Design – 2856-1

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join the System Support Team. This position is in Roy, UT and supports the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program.

What You’ll Get To Do:

The selected candidate will be responsible for creating and implementing deployable structures and mechanical mechanisms at the cutting edge of space technology.  You will have ownership of your work from the concept creation through the design and analysis phases and may also participate in the manufacturing, testing, and integration of the systems.  This role will utilize a Systems Engineering approach to establish Support Equipment functional and performance requirements and will include involvement in all phases of research and product lifecycle development starting with requirements, initial concepts, trade studies, early prime equipment design influence, design and development of the Support Equipment item, fabrication/procurement, engineering evaluation testing, verification, delivery of hardware, and support of delivered hardware.

Roles and responsibilities:

The candidate will be responsible for their projects, preparing reports, and briefing leadership.  Frequent inter-organization and outside customer communication is required, and the candidate represents the organization in providing solutions to moderate-to-difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.  Will utilize an ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment, including critical thinking and technical problem-solving skills

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 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master’s Degree; 0 years with PhD

• Proficient with 3D design / 2D drawing CAD utilizing NX or similar software

• Experience establishing product requirements, design of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical equipment

• Must have US Citizenship with an Active DoD Secret clearance

• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills

• Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite - Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Master’s degree in STEM related discipline

• Hands on experience with equipment maintenance, fabrication, assembly, power, hand and measuring tools

• Aerospace / ICBM maintenance experience

• Knowledge in design of mechanical and electrical ICBM subsystems

• Knowledge in the development of SE design solutions

• Experience with ANSI/ASME Y14.5 GD&T

• Experience with NX CAD system

• Experience with Teamcenter/CPLM - Product Design

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