Staff Mechanical Engineer
$161,000–$241,400 year
On-site · Woodland Hills, California, United States
Job Summary
Join Northrop Grumman as a Staff Mechanical Engineer and support the design and development of inertial navigation systems. This role involves refining mechanical designs through GD&T, creating assembly drawings and manufacturing work instructions, and executing mechanical qualification tests. Candidates should possess extensive experience in mechanical engineering design and development with leadership capabilities, mentoring junior engineers, and conducting design reviews. A Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with extensive experience, mechanical CAD expertise, and a Secret Security Clearance is mandatory.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 12 or more years applicable experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 10 or more years applicable experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 8 years of applicable experience
- Expertise with mechanical CAD software (Siemens NX preferred)
- Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), drawing creation, tolerance stack-up analysis, etc.
- Good presentation and writing/communication skills
- Experience mentoring junior level engineers
- Active Secret Security Clearance and US Citizenship required
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated proficiency with Siemens NX CAD software and Teamcenter Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software
- Expert-level proficiency with GD&T per ASME Y14.5
- Experience with DOD, Military, and/or Space specifications including ASME
- Advanced knowledge of HRG resonator assemblies and isolators
- Extensive practical and theoretical experience with vibration testing, analysis and design for vibration isolation
- Advanced skills in mechanical testing and qualification plans (vibration, thermal, shock) to meet system requirements
- Familiarity with test fixtures including design and development
- Experience with failure-mode analysis and root-cause investigations for performance degradation, drift, or mechanical anomalies
- Demonstrated high degree of creativity and ability to solve a wide range of difficult problems
- Competence and confidence working under pressure on requests with short turn-around times
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement
- Must be proactive and results-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership
Additional Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions
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