RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
No
CLEARANCE TYPE
Top 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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Mechanical Systems Engineer
- Level 3 located in Dulles, VA, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Northrop Grumman Space Systems Division designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures. Northrop Grumman Space Systems Division is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to assist a team of mechanical engineers to perform mechanical, systems, mechanisms, and design engineering tasks on one or more spacecraft systems or subsystems. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Work on Spacecraft Antenna, Feeds, OMTs, and Deployable system Work closely with RF team in generating antenna optics, optimizing reflectors, feed location, procuring hardware, and supporting the build, integration, and testing of the subsystem on to a spacecraft. Write specifications and SOWs. Design, develop, and release drawings for Antenna Deployable Supports and Secondary Structure. Procure hardware and support build, integration, and testing. Interfacing and communicating with customers, program and functional management, RF engineers and other spacecraft engineering disciplines, and component suppliers. Develop test plans and procedures and support structural, RF, and deployment testing at component and spacecraft levels. Perform detailed design tasks using CREO Parametric Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other software tools to develop and document designs. Expected to be self-motivated and provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems under limited oversight. Skills include, but not limited to, Computer Aided Design (CAD), knowledge of Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T), 3D Printing, Design for Manufacturing, and Mechanics of Metallic and Composite Materials, Antenna and Reflector Design. Other duties as assigned If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience
- OR•Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience•OR•PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance Ability to perform engineering tasks associated with design, manufacturing, and testing of space Antenna, Reflectors, and Deployable Support Structures. Experience with CREO Parametric CAD software. Experience with cost and schedule management. Ability and willingness to obtain government clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Antennas system design (UHF to V-band), Deployable Support structures, and Secondary Structures. Advance proficiency with CREO Parametric CAD software. Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards and preparation of manufacturing documentation. Experience with 3D Printing, Design for Manufacturing, and hands-on hardware fabrication. Strong math background Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector?
Click the link below:
https://www.northropgrumman.com/space Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site. Northrop Grumman Total Rewards #SpaceEngJobs #
NoVASpace Primary Level Salary Range:
$103,600.00
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.
