Sentinel - Principal​/Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Roy, UT to support the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division. We support the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production, and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and related infrastructure.

This position may be filled at a higher level based on qualifications below.

• Work within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment, interfacing with IPT leadership, suppliers, customers, and other technical disciplines to engineer design solutions through the development of Interface Control Models (ICM). ICMs consist of 3D models (NX) for space allocation and interface detail for all Command and Launch facilities and equipment.
• Create and implement 3D CAD (NX) models that define space allocation and interface detail
• Support the ICM team in capturing interface detail through design and board reviews
• Implement program processes and engineering board approval processes for developed ICMs
• Deliver required ICMs on time to meet program objectives
• Integrate Interface Design ICMs with the various element teams to proactively eliminate disconnects and design clashes
• Identify gaps and holes within the design and/or requirements and provide a path forward for resolution that is cost effective, innovative, and has minimal impact to others while filling the gap/hole
• Ensure the developed ICMs meet the design requirements from the various element/configured item specifications
• Determine technical solution in accordance with product specifications and recommend actions to representatives for coordinated product solution
• Support digital transformation initiatives relating to ICM development and release

This position may be filled at a Principal Mechanical Engineer level or at a Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer level

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 5 years of related experience; or a master’s degree with 3 years of related experience (Sr. Principal level requires 8 years with a bachelor’s; or 6 years with a master’s)
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• Requires 1 year of experience with systems engineering principles and processes
• Requires 1 year of proven knowledge of design tools including Team Center/NX
• Requires 1 year of proven experience to read and interpret technical drawings
• Requires 1 year experience with design and fabrication techniques for structural details, assemblies, and installations
• Requires 1 year of experience in creating an ICM or ICM like product

• Proven knowledge of specifications and processes as they…