Sr. Principal Engineer Mechanical

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Chandler
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

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.

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 has an opening for a Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer to be part of our Integration (Build) and Test team working on the Glide Phased Interceptor Program in Launch Vehicles at our Chandler, AZ facility.

Job Summary

The candidate will serve as the Integration (build) and Test Mechanical or Electrical Engineer for the Glide Phased Interceptor program requiring the candidate to function in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment. Daily responsibilities will require direct contact with launch vehicle flight hardware and ground support equipment. The candidate will help develop the concept of operation for all integration and test activities associated with preparation and execution of flight test operations at the launch range.

Essential Functions:

Specific duties may include but not limited to:

• Writing and reviewing work instructions
• Planning and scheduling day to day tasks
• Hands-on testing at a systems level.
• Developing and maintaining processes and procedures for the assembly and test of launch vehicle systems.
• Coordinating integration activities with supervisors, program engineers and various customer organizations.
• Incorporating design changes on work in process or completed assemblies; documenting and dispositioning hardware discrepancies and pursuing root cause and corrective actions.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Hands on integration experience with multiple sub-systems or components is required.
• Work independently and complete assigned tasks without direct supervision.
• The candidate must be willing to occasionally work during odd hours (nights/weekends) and occasionally longer than normal (> 40 hrs/wk) to meet program deadlines.
• Travel for long durations (4-8 weeks) to support field operations at the launch range. Travel to but not limited to US west coast, possible international travel, requiring a passport.
• Drive tasks to completion autonomously
• Work in a fast paced environment and multi-task
• Work in a team environment, and lead small projects or teamsBasic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 9 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 7 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 4 experience
  • Ability to travel: Travel expectation 25%
  • Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain a U.S. Passport for travel
  • Candidate must be able to obtain a DoD Secret level security clearance
  • System integration, testing, production and launch operations experience is required.
  • Skills to write test procedures and review test data to ensure that hardware is tested properly and has passed all required testPreferred Qualifications:
    • Active DOD Secret security clearance or higher
    • Experience performing formal requirements decomposition and/or verification
    • Mechanical or Aerospace engineering background
    • Experience with Northrop Grumman LV I&T standards/guidelines and expectations
    • Experience with external customer interfacing (meetings, presentation, negotiation)
    • Experience working with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, and high voltage systems is desired.
    • Experience with proposal writing
    • MES (Manufacturing Execution System) software file creation, plant floor layout, production build experience, BOE (Basis of Estimate) creation, and Costpoint system knowledge
    • Experience working with design, integration, or testing of launch vehicles is highly desired.
    • CAD experience is preferred
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to large customer community
    • Ability to solve problems, support troubleshooting efforts, drive tasks to completion Salary Range: $98,700 USD - $148,100 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.
      

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