Sentinel - Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time
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.
- Create and implement deployable mechanical mechanisms that are verified through test/analysis
- Develop CAD models visualizing various design solutions
- Implement program processes and engineering board approval processes for developed PDPs
- Deliver required PDPs on time to meet program objectives
- Integrate Infrastructure Integration PDPs with the various element teams to proactively eliminate disconnects and design clashes
- Identify gaps within a design and/or requirements and provide a resolution that is cost effective, innovative, and has minimal impact to others
- Ensure the developed PDPs meet the design requirements from the various element/configured item specifications
- Support digital transformation initiatives relating to PDP development and release
- Requires U.S. citizenship with an active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance or higher adjudicated within the past 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 a Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of related experience; a Masters degree with 6 years; or a PhD with 4 years
- Requires experience with system integration and test principles
- Requires experience with development and qualification testing, including test planning, execution, and reporting phases of test
- Requires experience preparing and presenting technical status to leadership and customers
- ICBM Experience
- Experience in creating a Product Definition Package (PDP) or PDP like products
- Experience with the ASME Y14.X suite of engineering drawing standards
- Ability to work closely with multiple functional organizations (Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Field Operations, etc.)
- Experience with Teamcenter or Teamcenter CPLM Product Lifecycle Management Tool
- Experience with Siemens NX
- Experience leading a multidisciplinary team
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be…
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