Mechanical Design Engineer; Secret Clearance – Lab Systems
Listed on 2026-07-18
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE:
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.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Mechanical Design Engineer (Level
2) / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Level
3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization. This role is located in Oklahoma City and Tinker Air Force Base, OK .
As a member of the Engineering Design Center and Lab Operations, you will be an integral part of the design team, developing custom testing solutions and specialized support equipment for the B-2 Stealth Bomber and other platforms. The ideal candidate will work as a collaborative member of a multi-discipline engineering team, responsible for the development and integration of mechanical designs in a laboratory environment, with a focus on first-time quality and engineering rigor.
Key Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Development of 3D CAD models, detail part, assembly and integration drawings
- Coordination and liaison of mechanical engineering designs through the procurement and manufacturing process
- Coordination and liaison of electrical design integration and assembly
- Lead and coordinate integration of hardware in a laboratory environment
- Development of documentation in support of designs and product lifecycle management
- Support troubleshooting and system verification in a lab setting
- Thrive in a dynamic work environment with high expectations, collaborative/team settings across all levels.
Basic Qualifications
This requisition may be filled at an Mechanical Design Engineer (Level
2) OR Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Level
3) level based on the qualifications below.
Mechanical Design Engineer (Level
2)
- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 2 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related professional/military experience.
- Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business need.
- Must have experience developing mechanical designs using tools such as CATIA V5, Solid Works, NX, AutoCAD, or similar design software tools
3)
- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related professional/military experience.
- Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the…
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