Principal Mechanical Engineer (Secret clearance or higher required)

Requisition ID: R10162238

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Chantilly, Virginia, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical Engineer . This position will be located at our Mission Systems Sector in Chantilly, VA.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Signals Intelligence Mission Solutions (SMS) Department.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a US Citizen and have a Secret clearance at a minimum.

• Minimum education and experience are 5 years’ experience with Bachelor’s in Science or 3 years’ experience with Master’s.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with other SMEs.

• Understands and is very experienced in SolidWorks 3D CAD; 5+ years.

• Has reverse engineering experience.

• Additive manufacturing experience: FDM, SLA, SLS.

• Machine shop experience: Mills, lathes, drill press, sheet metal work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidate with a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

• Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 and other environmental test methods.

• Material science background, knowledge of polymers, thermoplastics, and thermosets.

• Finite element analysis thermal analysis.

• Experience using programming languages: C++ and Python.

• Matlab-Simulink for thermal and vibration model simulations.

• Machine design experience.

Salary Range: $97,500 - $146,300

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.