Test Design Mechanical Engineer​/Principal Test Design Mechanical Engineer

Northrop Grumman Mechanical Engineer Position

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.

Join a design community that offers unique design challenges that combine the talents of multiple engineering disciplines including Hardware, Firmware, Software, Mechanical Design, Systems Engineering and Program Management.

This position is based out of Waynesboro VA and will be 100% on-site.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design creative and flexible solutions with a motivated team of experts
• Automated Handling Equipment
• Power/Cooling Monitor and Control
• Interface Panel Layouts
• RF radiating receivers (RF Hats)
• Console Design
• Fixture Design and Modification
• Component Design
• Electromechanical integration
• Thermodynamic Loading and cooling
• Requirements verification
• Actively support the investigation, resolution and documentation of product anomalies
• Understanding Design to Cost

This requestion may be filled as a Mechanical Engineer or a Principal Mechanical Engineer.

This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access.

Basic Qualifications for Mechanical Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience, master's degree with 0 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• U.S Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience with successfully reading and interpreting schematics, block diagrams and sketches
• Experience in panel design, cable design, and assembly layouts
• Experience with lab test equipment (such as DMM and O-Scopes) connections

Basic Qualifications for Principal Mechanical Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, master's degree with 3 years of experience or Ph.D. with 1 year of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience with successfully reading and interpreting schematics, block diagrams and sketches
• Experience in panel design, cable design, and assembly layouts
• Experience with lab test equipment (such as DMM and O-Scopes) connections

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline
• 2+ years experience in hardware packaging design
• 3D CAD modeling proficiency with NX 10
• A basic knowledge of thermal and structural analysis and circuit card design.
• Experience with cooling systems
• Experience with pneumatic and electronic automation controls
• Proficient with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with mechanical and/or electromechanical system design
• Experience with Design for Manufacture (DFM)
• Experience with hands-on troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
• Experience with PLC/HMI Software (e.g., RS View, RS Logix 5000)
• Panel Layout a plus
• Technical Lead experience (Sr. Principal)
• Active Secret clearance

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control…