Principal Mechanical Engineer

4 days ago

Goleta, California, United States Northrop Grumman Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team at Northrop Grumman in Goleta, CA. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing deployable structures and mechanical mechanisms for spacecraft and aerospace applications.

Key Responsibilities
  • Create and prototype deployable structures and mechanical mechanisms for spacecraft and aerospace applications.
  • Develop and refine components and subsystems using design skills, hand calculations, and finite element analysis or other modeling tools as needed.
  • Perform detailed 3D designs, generate CAD drawings and related documents, and support manufacturing and assembly of components.
  • Document test plans and procedures requirements.
  • Participate and present in internal and external (customer) design reviews.
  • Strive for the highest possible structural performance that is also cost-effective and assures complete reliability.
  • Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus towards common project goals of the program team, matrix organization, and customers.
  • Clearly report design status, progress, and escalations at regular program meetings.
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Astronautical, or Aerospace)
  • 5 years of applicable experience in mechanical design and closed-form analysis with some understanding of finite element analysis software
  • Strong communication skills, oral and written
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Ability to multitask and organize/prioritize job assignments in a fast-paced and gated-release engineering development environment
  • US Citizenship is a bona fide requirement
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in applicable area
  • 7 or more years of direct Mechanical Engineering experience, preferably in the spacecraft or aerospace industry, with significant project ownership
  • Proficiency with mechanical computer-aided design (CAD) software, preferably design and analysis experience with PTC Creo Parametric 2/3
  • Practical understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
  • Detailed mechanical design knowledge of structures, mechanisms, release and drive actuators, and material selection
  • Spacecraft/aerospace materials experience in metals, adhesives, thermoplastics, etc.
  • Working knowledge of applicable manufacturing processes such as machining, finishing, and rapid prototyping
What We Offer

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive salary range of $97,500 - $146,300, as well as 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.

We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and 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.

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