Sentinel Mechanical Engineer / Principal Mechanical Engineer -17103*

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Colorado Springs, CO +1 · Mechanical

Mechanical Engineer role at Northrop Grumman supporting the Sentinel program, focusing on the design, development, production, and deployment of launch equipment hardware and systems. Responsibilities include CAD modeling, analysis, and supporting the full systems lifecycle. Requires a Secret clearance.

What you'd actually do

  1. Primary role is to serve as a mechanical designer for mechanical systems (mechanisms) design on a major Northrop Grumman Defense Systems program
  2. Research, plan, design, and develop mechanical/aerospace products for aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, ground vehicles and associated ground and test equipment
  3. Develop CAD models and 3D model based drawings using Siemens NX and Team Center
  4. Verify specifications and designs through modeling and simulation, test data processing, and performance analysis
  5. Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including design, drawings, fabrication, test, installation, operation and maintenance

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field
  • 2+ years of experience with CAD modeling (Siemens NX preferred)
  • 2+ Experience in mechanical engineering that includes a background in mechanical systems (mechanisms preferred)
  • Familiar with common engineering standards (ISO, ASME, Mil Spec, NAS, etc.)
  • Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision, function in a dynamic environment, and be flexible to changing direction
  • Proficient written and verbal communication skills when conveying technical content
  • Knowledge of GD&T, materials selection, and manufacturing processes
  • U.S. citizen
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval

Nice to have

  • Experience with Team Center (CPLM) and the Product Definition Package (PDP) release process
  • Experience with the ASME Y14.X suite of engineering drawing standards
  • Experience with requirements management and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) principles
  • Experience with ICBMs or launch equipment systems
  • Experience performing dynamic and static analysis (NX Motion or ANSYS preferred)
  • Proficiency in DOORS, CAMEO, Jira and Confluence

What the JD emphasized

  • Must have an active or current Secret clearance at time of application