Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer for the development and ongoing support of new and existing designs used in surface ship and submarine power and control systems for the US Navy based out of Sykesville, MD . The prospective candidate will work with a group of incredible people with backgrounds in Mechanical, Electrical, Structural and Systems Engineers. The prospective candidate researches, develops, designs, and test components, equipment, and systems.

What You'll get to do:

• Design of power generation hardware using solid modeling tools.
• Conduct experimental hardware testing.
• Participate in the resolution of technical and complex issues related to hardware.
• Participate in the generation and revision of engineering drawings, reports, and procedures.
• Interface directly with customer and management to status activities.
• Coordinate planning and scheduling of major activities.
• Occasional domestic travel will be required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 9 years related experience; or Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 7 years related experience; or a PhD with 4 years related experience.
• Demonstrated experience with task planning and execution to meet schedule requirements.
• Ability to work independently on projects with minimal lead or management oversight.
• Experience with CAD modeling (NX, CREO, SolidWorks, or equivalent)
• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in ASME Y14.5 and ASME Y14.100 Dimensioning, Tolerancing, and Engineering Drawing Practices
• Experience in developing design concepts, performing trade studies, and conducting evaluations and analyses
• Strong background in machine design, strength of materials, and materials technology
• Experience in executing projects in cross-functional matrix organization with other engineering disciplines
• Experience in technical presentation and interfacing with customers
• Experience in working with vendors and suppliers
• Willing to learn Acoustic Analysis, Structural Analysis, and/or Electromagnetic Design
• An active DOD Secret clearance

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