Mechanical Engineer - Level 3
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1267, Hermitage Avenue Southeast, Echols Hill, Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, 35801, United States
About Northrop Grumman
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 and 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. We have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history; they are making history.
About the Role
Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit has an exciting career opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer - Level 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Huntsville, AL.
As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will support the GMD Weapon System (GWS) Hardware Engineering team's design efforts within an Agile environment. You will perform Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis, review analyses, and provide oversight to junior engineers developing analysis products. Your work will be critical in maintaining design drawings for multiple Ground Systems (GS) IPT hardware systems and their interfaces with facilities. This role offers a chance to lead small teams, write reports for milestone reviews, and actively participate in internal and external demos while documenting progress on team dashboards.
Hiring Process & Application
The application period for this job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date, though this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Please note that U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute to our mission.
Work location
Work model: On-site
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Ansys Icepak Classic, Ansys, Gtstrudl, Abaqus, Staad, Femap, NX Simcenter, Nastran.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline required with 5 years experience; Master's Degree in STEM required with 3 years experience; STEM PhD required with 2 years experience.
Frequently asked questions about Mechanical Engineer - Level 3 at Northrop Grumman
What does a Mechanical Engineer - Level 3 at Northrop Grumman do?expand_more
A Mechanical Engineer - Level 3 at Northrop Grumman is responsible for the following: Develop and maintain design drawings for Ground Systems hardware and interfaces; Generate engineering documentation including technical drawings, specifications, and test reports; Perform Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for hardware systems; and Lead small teams and write reports to support milestone reviews.
What are the requirements for this Mechanical Engineer - Level 3 role?expand_more
Northrop Grumman is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's in STEM with 5 years experience, Master's with 3 years, or PhD with 2 years; Current active U.S. Government Secret security clearance; Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) using Ansys Icepak Classic; Experience with Finite Element Analysis using ANSYS, GTStrudl, ABAQUS, STAAD, Femap, NX Simcenter, NASTRAN, Creo Simulation, or SolidWorks Simulation; Experience with 3D CAD packages (SolidWorks, Creo, or NX); and Experience reviewing 2D mechanical drawings per ASME standards.