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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE

Secret TRAVEL:

Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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. At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have a lot of 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Mechanical Design Engineer (Level 2 or Level 3) 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.

• This Position May be offered as a Level 2 or Level 3 Basic Qualifications Level 2:
• Must have a Bachelor's in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 2 years of relevant engineering experience OR a Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering; OR Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 0 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. Basic Qualifications Level 3:
• Must have a Bachelor's in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 5 years of relevant engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 3 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 Both Levels:

• 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:

$72,100.00

• $108,100.

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Secondary Level Salary Range:

$89,400.00

• $134,200.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Job Category:

Engineering