Mechanical Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Mechanical Engineer 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.

Northrop Grumman Corporation is offering a challenging and rewarding career as a Mechanical Engineer within the Mission Systems Sector located at the Rolling Meadows - Illinois facility. This position will support the development, build, and test validation of ruggedized electronic equipment for military applications. The candidate will work within the Hardware Engineering organization. It is a high performing organization that values its employees and has a strong sense of purpose tied to the vision of Northrop Grumman:
To be the most trusted provider of systems and technologies that ensure the security and the freedom of our nation and its allies. The candidate will be able to grow personally and professionally in an ethical and inclusive environment, while being an important part of a great team. The team is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to apply and expand their experience in hardware design, analysis, documentation, and integration of electro-mechanical systems.

Strong communication skills are required for success in all phases of the role. The engineer will serve on multi-disciplinary engineering teams, interfacing heavily with other mechanical engineers and analysts, as well as engineers from related disciplines, program management, and customers/stakeholders. The engineer will be responsible for solving challenging technical problems with innovative solutions that meet performance, cost, and schedule requirements.

This expertise will be applied at all phases of the product life cycle, including requirements analysis, concept definition, detailed design, production, and environmental test. The engineer will be expected to present the team's design solutions and analysis during internal and external design reviews, document the design through drawing generation and release, provide factory and supplier support, and support change in corporations.

The Mechanical Engineer will be expected to contribute to the overall knowledge base and skill level of the organization via coaching, knowledge transfer, and process improvement activities. This position will be full-time and on-site at our Rolling Meadows, IL. location This position is contingent upon Funding/Contract award, special access program and acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers' requirements prior to start.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Mechanical Engineer:

- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a minimum of 2 years of experience in electronics packaging or a Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering - Extensive experience with hardware development and electro-mechanical packaging, including at least one of the following subjects: thermal analysis, structural analysis, microelectronics design, opto-mechanical design, environmental testing - Proficiency with 3D CAD Tools (Siemens NX is preferred) and product data management tools - Demonstrated leadership of small to moderately sized teams during the product development process including the review of technical work products - Demonstrated application of innovative solutions to complex problems that arise within the design, development, and production phases- - Strong written, verbal…