Mechanical Ground Support Equipment Engineer - Level 3/4 - Dulles

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Space Systems Division designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Division is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to assist a team of mechanical engineers to perform Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) and Spacecraft Mock-up design and engineering tasks on one or more spacecraft systems or subsystems.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Work on design of Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) hardware from requirements all the way through integration and test. 
• Work on program mock-ups for various spacecraft and spacecraft subsystems using rapid prototyping or other manufacturing methods. 
• Perform detailed design tasks using CREO Parametric Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other software tools to develop and document designs. 
• Interface and communicate with customers, programs, Integration and Test (I&T), functional management, other engineering disciplines and component suppliers. 
• Perform cost and schedule planning for MGSE projects and proposals. 
• Be self-motivated and provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems under limited supervision.
• Skills shall include, but not limited to, prior experience with CREO Parametric CAD software, knowledge of Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T), Machine Design, 3D Printing, Design of Weldments and welding in general, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Mechanics of Materials and basic machining processes.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications:

This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Mechanical/MGSE Engineer 3 or Sr. Principal Mechanical/MGSE Engineer 4.

Basic Qualifications: Principal Mechanical/MGSE Engineer 3:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related area and 5 to 9+ years of experience.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain government clearance.
• Experience in performing engineering tasks associated with design, manufacturing and integration of mock-ups and MGSE, or equivalent hardware in relevant industries.
• Experience with CREO Parametric CAD software.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards and preparation of manufacturing documentation.
• Experience with cost and schedule management.
• Knowledge of structural members, including weldments and other material joining and subtracting techniques. 
• Ability to proactively seek out requirements.
• Ability to document assumptions and requirements.  Ultimately verify validity before proceeding with design and manufacturing.
• Basic understanding of analysis and simulation methods and results.
• Able to work on site at Dulles, VA facility a majority of the work week.

Basic Qualifications: Sr. Principal Mechanical/MGSE Engineer 4:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related area and 9 to 14+ years of experience.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain government clearance.
• Experience in performing engineering tasks associated with design, manufacturing and integration of mock-ups and MGSE, or equivalent hardware in relevant industries.
• Experience with CREO Parametric CAD software.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards and preparation of manufacturing documentation.
• Experience with cost and schedule management.
• Knowledge of structural members, including weldments and other material joining and subtracting techniques. 
• Ability to proactively seek out requirements.
• Ability to document assumptions and requirements.  Ultimately verify validity before proceeding with design and manufacturing.
• Advanced understanding of analysis and simulation methods and results.
• Ability to lead a team of engineers and designers to close complex design solutions.
• Prior experience with Microsoft Project.
• Able to work on site at Dulles, VA facility a majority of the work week.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with large and small structure design.
• Experience with hands-on hardware fabrication.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Advance proficiency with CREO Parametric CAD software.
• Proficiency with analysis and simulation tools.

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.