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Day shift or Night Shift Mechanical Production Engineer Level 4
Job Description
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.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
Northrop Grumman Marine systems is seeking an on-site Day Shift or Night Shift (three shifts available to choose from) Mechanical Production Engineer Level 4 to participate in the development and ongoing support of new and existing steam turbine and gearbox designs used in surface ship and submarine propulsion and power generation systems of the US Navy. Must be able to apply engineering principles and industry practice in the design of assigned turbine and gear components and subsystems. Must be able to develop design concepts and repair solutions, perform trade studies, and conduct supporting evaluations and analyses. Will participate in detail design, drawing development, design reviews, release for manufacture, and follow through test and production phases. Will prepare and present formal technical briefings as required.
This position focuses on rotating machinery design and general design engineering, including ship and submarine propulsion and power generation systems involving steam turbines, gearboxes and generator sets. Activities include developing new designs from concept, thru detailed design, manufacture and test phases. Job requirements also include supporting manufacturing activities on existing production contracts.
Day Shift A - 6:00am - 6:00pm Fri - Sun (12 hour shift)*
OR
Day Shift B – 9/80 Schedule (M-F, every other Friday off) (9 hour shift)*
OR
Night Shift A - 6:00pm - 6:00am Fri - Sun (12 hour shift)*
*Specific Hours may be shifted. You are required to work one of two shifts listed above.
Basic Qualifications for a Level 4:
Bachelor's of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline with 8 years experience; or a Master's of Science Degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years’ experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance.
US Citizenship required.
Computer skills developing designs using solid modeling software, such as CREO/NX is required.
A working knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 drawing standards and geometric tolerance is also necessary.
Must be fluent in mechanical engineering principles, and must be proficient in developing design concepts, performing trades-studies, and conducting supporting evaluations and analyses.
Required to work one of two Day Shifts: 6 AM onsite through 4 PM onsite Monday through Thursday (4/10s), OR 6 am onsite through 6 pm onsite Friday through Sunday (3/12’s).
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Engineering Discipline.
Knowledge in GD&T and solid modeling NX
Experience in rotating machinery.
Experience in turbo-machinery
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Job Details
- Category
- Mechanical
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Sunnyvale, CA
- Posted
- Jan 22, 2026, 07:00 PM
- Listed
- Jan 23, 2026, 06:32 PM
- Compensation
- $129,300 - $193,900 per year
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