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Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer Level 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The Marine Systems organization, part of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, is searching for Mechanical Design engineers in support of rapid growth in the Launcher Hardware organization. You will have the opportunity to be part of an expanding team of dedicated engineers directly supporting the engineering development of innovative launcher hardware for weapons systems on a variety of Navy platforms.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop designs concept and generate solid models that reflect those concepts

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders balancing technical, schedule, and cost requirements

• Conduct trade studies to select and evaluate best design approaches to fulfill requirements

• Oversee the generation of engineering drawings using common GD&T practices

• Identify procurement needs, support hardware fabrication, and support hardware nonconformance disposition

• Provide assembly checkout and test support

• Generate task plans and support proposal efforts

• Occasional domestic travel may be required

The qualified candidate will possess the following skills:

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written

• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment

Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Engineer Mechanical (T4):

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline with 8 or more years engineering experience; Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 6 or more years of experience

• Solid background in machine design and drawing generation

• Ability to plan tasks and execute to the established schedule

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, supporting multiple projects simultaneously

• Proficiency in using common engineering design, production, analysis, and office tools

• Must be a US citizen

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CAD modeling (NX, CREO, SolidWorks, or equivalent)

• Experience in ASME Y14.5 GD&T Standard and ASME Y14.100 Dimensioning, Tolerancing, and Engineering Drawing Practices

• Experience in developing design concepts, performing trade studies, and conducting evaluations and analyses

• Strong background in machine design, strength of materials, and materials technology

• Experience in technical presentation and interfacing with customers

• Experience in working with vendors and suppliers

• Experience in production support

• Design and operational knowledge of navy programs

• An active US Government Secret Clearance