Principal Engineering Design Security Clearance

Position: Principal Engineering Design with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes CLEARANCE TYPE:
Top Secret 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.

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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is currently recruiting for a Principal Engineering Design to join our team at the Annapolis, MD location. The ideal candidate will have an interest in learning Model Based Definition (MBD) in NX and working knowledge of Teamcenter in the Design Services group.

Essential Functions:

* Designs major components or major portions of a functional system to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations.

* Develops basic data and makes preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes necessary to present design proposal.

* Investigates pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replace ability, strength-weight efficiency, and contractual specification requirements and cost.

* Coordinates with other organizations affected by design development.

* Makes layouts of complex assemblies and details parts of devices, mechanisms, and structures.

* Identifies design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and recommends revisions and/or improvements in design layout to responsible engineers or designers.

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or MS degree with 3 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of relevant experience could be considered in lieu of a degree

* U.S. citizen with a Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet business needs

* 3 years experience with 3D CAD modeling tools

* 3 years experience developing and releasing engineering models and drawings

* 3 years experience developing and releasing model-based engineering Digital Product Definition Packages

* Experience modeling fully defined components and assemblies efficiently using CAD managed in a PLM system and create/revise drawings in conformance with ASME modeling and drawing standards

* Familiarity with basic GD&T interpretation

* Strong communication skills across large diverse organizations

Preferred Qualifications:

* 3 years experience with Product Lifecyle Management (PLM) tools

* Experience creating/revising drawings in conformance with ASME 3D modeling and drawing standards

* Experience with Siemens Teamcenter or Teamcenter MPLM Product Lifecycle Management Tool

* Experience managing the configuration of large mechanical systems

* Possesses a strong knowledge and background of design engineering release procedures and configuration management practices

* Strong knowledge and experience managing engineering bill of materials through…