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Sr Staff Mechanical Systems Engineer - Tactical Space Systems - Dulles

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Job Description
The Tactical Space Systems Division is seeking a senior level Mechanical Engineer to assist an experienced team of mechanical engineers to perform mechanical, systems, and design engineering on one or more spacecraft systems or subsystems. This position is located in Dulles, VA.

Essential Functions:

Responsibilities may include the following:

  • Work on all Spacecraft Structures, Payload, and Antenna mechanical hardware from requirements all the way through integration and test.
  • Perform detailed design tasks using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other software tools to develop and document designs for manufacturing and ultimately assembly into spacecraft.
  • Interfacing and communicating with customers, program and functional management, other spacecraft engineering disciplines, and component suppliers.
  • Develop test plans and procedures and support structural testing at the component and spacecraft levels
  • Perform cost and schedule planning for projects and proposals.
  • Expected to be self-motivated and provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems under general supervision.
  • Skills include, but not limited to, Computer Aided Design (CAD), knowledge of Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T), 3D Printing, Design for Manufacturing, and Mechanics of Metallic and Composite Materials.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or related area (Degrees in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering highly preferred) and 20+ years of related work experience, or Master’s Degree and 18+ years of related work experience; or a PhD with 15+ years experience.
  • Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain government clearance.
  • Ability to perform structural engineering tasks associated with design, manufacturing, and testing of structures.
  • Experience with the fundamentals of spacecraft (or similar hardware) to include layout, design, and build.
  • Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, preferably CREO

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards and preparation of manufacturing documentation.
  • Experience with 3D Printing, Design for Manufacturing, and hands-on hardware fabrication.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office suite.
  • Active Top Secret clearance at time of application

Salary Range: $188,200.00 - $282,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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