Mechanical Engineer or Principal Mechanical Engineer; Structural Security Clearance

Position: Mechanical Engineer or Principal Mechanical Engineer (Structural with Security Clearance
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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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible.

With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. The Naval & Oceanic Systems business unit, headquartered in Annapolis, MD, is seeking dependable individuals willing to work in a collaborative environment and that are interested in expanding their horizons. The Mechanical Engineering Department is seeking a Mechanical Engineer or a Principal Mechanical Engineer with a structural and thermal analysis and design background to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

Essential Functions:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
* Conduct trade studies to select and evaluate best design approaches to fulfill requirements

* Perform linear and non-linear structural analyses of individual components and complex underwater structures using a combination of hand-calculations, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and bolted joint calculations.

* Conduct first order structural and kinematic analysis to support equipment design

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

* Ensure that designs meet program requirements and are consistent with program schedule and budget objectives

* Identify procurement needs and support fabrication

* Provide assembly checkout and test support

* Generate task plans and support proposal efforts

* Able to collaborate in a team environment, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously, and comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions Basic Qualifications of a Mechanical Engineer:
* BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace. or equivalent STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of experience in structural and/or thermal analysis or MS degree with 0 years of experience

* Excellent verbal and written communication

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

* US citizen with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI and pass a polygraph. Basic Qualifications for a Principal Mechanical Engineer:
* BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace. or equivalent STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of experience in structural and/or thermal analysis or MS degree with 3 years of experience

* Excellent verbal and written communication

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

* US citizen with the ability to obtain a TS/S CI and pass a polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with undersea vehicle and system design

* Experience with interpreting and applying GD&T (ASME Y14.5-2009)

* Experience with manufacturing design elements including: welding, machining, casting, forging

* Proficiency in using Finite Element Analysis tools (FEMAP/Nastran or ANSYS), bolted joint analysis, and structural hand calculations.

* Experience with analysis tools such as Matlab, MathCAD, and thermal analysis tools such as Ice Pak, CFDesign, Simcenter Flow/Thermal, and ANSYS/APDL

* Experience with Siemens NX

* Active Secret Security Clearance NGFeatured

Jobs Primary Level Salary Range: $79,600.00 - $ Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $ 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…