Northrop Grumman · 3 hours ago
Principal Mechanical Engineer / Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer - R10217202
Gilbert, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$98K/yr - $148K/yr
3+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading company in technological advancements, seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer / Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their Mechanical Systems & Design group. The role focuses on the design, development, and integration of spacecraft structures and mechanical hardware, utilizing advanced CAD tools and collaborating with various stakeholders.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform detailed design and analysis utilizing CAD software
Apply knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Design for Manufacturing principles, and spacecraft component layouts
Leverage expertise in mechanics of metallic and composite materials, as well as stress calculations, to create optimal designs
Support spacecraft integration and testing phases
Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment with program goals and deliverables
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field with 5+ years of relevant engineering experience or a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field with 3+ years of relevant engineering experience
Must be able and willing to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field with 8+ years of relevant engineering experience or a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field with 6+ years of relevant engineering experience
Must be able and willing to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance
Preferred
Active DoD Top Secret clearance or SCI access with current SSBI
Experience with 3D CAD model-based software (specifically Creo Parametric)
Practice in making and reviewing engineering drawings with GD&T in 2D and 3D MBD's
Experience with 3D Printing, Design for Manufacturing, and hardware fabrication
Experience in satellite and spacecraft structures design
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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