Principal Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Design EngineerNorthrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL. The selected candidate will contribute in the research, design, analysis, manufacture, and testing associated with aircraft Support Equipment.Essential Functions: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 performing environmental testing of Support Equipment.Testing and integration of manufactured Support Equipment on aircraft.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, collaborative/team settings across all levels. Candidate must also be willing to occasionally travel to various site locations to demonstrate the function of the designed Support Equipment.Basic Qualifications:Must have a Bachelor's in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 8 years of relevant engineering experience OR a Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 6 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 active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.Preferred Qualifications:Current Special Access Program (SAP) access.Experience using FEA software in performance of stress analysis of mechanical and/or electrical assemblies to include static and dynamic analysis to MIL-STD-810 requirements.FAA A&P Certificate or equivalent aircraft maintenance background.Experience developing manufacturing drawings to GD&T standards.Primary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00 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.