Principal Engineer

Principal or Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer (Liaison Engineering)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 Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Principal or Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer (Liaison Engineering) to join our team of qualified diverse individuals. This position is for 9/80 schedule on 2nd Shift (Start time is 1:00pm), located in Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), TX. The selected candidate will become part of the MRB / Liaison Engineering team within the Vehicle Engineering IPT. Role and Responsibilities:Coordinating with a multi-disciplined team of engineers responsible for providing engineering support.Working with subsystems installations and composite & metallic structures.Performing timely dispositions for nonconforming parts, assemblies, and installations.Working as part of a Material Review Board (MRB) and Engineering Change Request (ECR) processes.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, leadership, and problem solving abilities.Basic knowledge of subsystems: electrical, hydraulics, fuels, fluids and propulsion systems.Support the structural design activities with focus on metallic structures.This individual will utilize 3D CAD using CATIA V5 to support design tasks.The candidate should also have an understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.Some of the tools use are: CATIA V5 and TeamCenter Unified & Enterprise.This position can be filled at the Principal (Level 3) engineer or Sr. Principal (Level 4) engineer level. Basic Qualifications:Basic qualifications for a Principal Engineer include a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 5 years of experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 3 years of experience, or a PhD Degree with no experience.Basic qualifications for a Sr. Principal Engineer include a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 8 years of experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 6 years of experience, or a PhD Degree with 3 years of experience.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint, Outlook)Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees, management, and customer.Experience with industry standard design tools and processes including 3D parametric modeling software.Knowledge of the MRB process / experience with the MRB processExperience with CATIA V5, NX, Visualization Pro, TeamCenter, MES, or other CAD programsMust have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance and any applicable Special Access Programs within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.Preferred Qualifications:Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Aerospace EngineeringExperience working in an aircraft manufacturing facilityExperience interfacing with a military customerExperience working hands-on in a production assembly line environmentExperience with aircraft subsystem designPrevious MRB/LE Authority for EngineeringCertification in Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) is advantageous.Prior experience with CATIA V5Active DoD Secret ClearancePrimary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00 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 eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.