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Principal​/Sr Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Listing for: Northrop Grumman
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-09
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Test Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 190000 USD Yearly USD 125000.00 190000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position: Principal / Sr Principal Mechanical Design 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 Principal or Sr Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Level 3 or Level
4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Edwards AFB, CA and will require routine coverage at the Palmdale location.

The selected candidate will have a primary focus in testing, but will also contribute in the research, design, analysis, manufacture, and requirements verification associated with aircraft Support Equipment. The position will require a flexible work schedule to complete testing when opportunities are identified to include 4x10 (Mon-Thurs) 1st shift, 4x10 (Mon-Thurs) 2nd shift, 3x10 (Fri, Sa, Su) 1st shift, and 3x10 (Fri, Sa, Su) 2nd shift.

The selected candidate will contribute in the research, design, analysis, manufacture, and testing associated with aircraft Support Equipment.

Essential Functions
  • Plan, coordinate, and conduct test operations of manufactured Support Equipment on and off aircraft.
  • Align support equipment test targets with the flight test organization, NGAS test team, support equipment responsible engineer (RE), and on-site customer representatives.
  • Provide engineering assessment and test results to support equipment management and support the customer briefing for final approval.
  • Mechanical design of test, measurement, and handling equipment used on military aircraft.
  • Gather data, requirement development, interfacing with suppliers, and performing basic stress and tolerance analysis.
  • Act as manufacturing liaison during build process of your project to ensure overall quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved.
  • Develop test plans and perform environmental testing of Support Equipment.
  • Basic knowledge of design and analysis tools for mechanical design as well as basic drafting skills to include a working knowledge of solid modeling techniques (NX, Pro Engineer, or Catia).

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels. The candidate must also be willing to occasionally travel to various site locations to demonstrate the function of the designed Support Equipment.


* This Position May be offered as a Level 3 or Level 4*

Basic Qualifications Level 3
  • Must have a Bachelor's in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 5 years of relevant engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 3 years of engineering experience.
  • Experience using CAD software in generating detailed engineering drawings used for manufacturing of mechanical and/or electrical assemblies.
  • Must have an…
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