Principal Mechanical Engineer​/Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Principal Mechanical Engineer/Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No CLEARANCE TYPE:
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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.

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, but they're also making history.

Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems sector is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer/Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer. This position is in Woodland Hills, CA. What You'll Get To Do:
As a Mechanical Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Using model-based engineering we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. This position will support senior mechanical engineers in the design of military avionics including inertial navigation and measurement systems for various defense platforms.

This position is for an individual contributor with experience in mechanical engineering design, development, testing, production support, and lifecycle sustainment preferred. This position is not eligible for remote work. This position will be 100% on-site.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop mechanical/aerospace products for aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, ground vehicles and associated ground and test equipment

* Develop CAD models and 3D model based drawings using Solidworks

* Verify specifications and designs through modeling and simulation, test data processing, and performance analysis

* Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including design, drawings, fabrication, test, installation, operation and maintenance

* Design of components/systems, and preliminary/sizing analysis for both stress and dynamic analysis of aerospace structures.

* Preparation and presentation of reports, briefings, design documents (drawings and specifications).

* Attend internal program meetings, customer technical exchanges, and supplier briefings; present design status during formal milestone reviews

* This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This position can be filled as a Principal Engineer (Level
3) or Senior Principal Engineer (Level
4) depending on experience and qualifications. Basic Qualifications for Principal Mechanical Engineer:
* Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) with 5 years of experience; or Master's degree with 3 years of experience; or Ph.D. with 1…