
Mechanical Design Engineer Level 3/4
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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 is seeking Mechanical Design Engineers Level 3/4 to join our team based out of Sunnyvale, CA. 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 and support fabrication
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:
Good communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
This requisition is contingent upon Program award.
This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on the qualifications listed below:
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 5 years relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 3 years relevant work experience.
Experience in machine design and drawing generation
Ability to plan tasks and execute to the established schedule
US citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance
Basic Qualifications for a Level 4:
Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline with 8 years relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) 6 years relevant work experience.
Experience in machine design and drawing generation
Ability to plan tasks and execute to the established schedule
US citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD 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
Experience in production support
Experience in working with vendors and suppliers
An active DOD Secret clearance
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Job Details
- Category
- Mechanical
- Employment Type
- Full time
- Location
- 2210 W Washington Blvd, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, US
- Posted
- Jan 6, 2026, 07:00 PM
- Listed
- Jan 7, 2026, 03:11 PM
- Last updated
- Jan 10, 2026, 06:11 AM
- Compensation
- $100,300 - $150,500 per year
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