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Principal Engineering Design

Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site

location_on1267, Hermitage Avenue Southeast, Echols Hill, Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, 35801, United States

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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, 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. We have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history; they're making history.

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) is seeking a Design Engineer or Principal Design Engineer to support the Sentinel Weapon System Design Analysis & Configuration team. This role focuses on managing the large Sentinel Weapon System product baseline and serves as a program-wide liaison within the Sentinel design engineering community.

In this position, you will connect various major program segment systems by architecting the Weapon System drawing trees and managing the Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM). You will be responsible for architecting and applying product effectivity, developing final system-to-system Installation Product Definition Packages (PDP), and providing interpretation and guidance on design engineering processes and procedures across the program to support program-wide execution. You will also participate in technical reviews of new and revised Division design processes and author program-specific design and product baseline-related processes that integrate seamlessly with Test, Production Operations, and other functional areas.

This position can be filled as a Design Engineer (Level 2) or Principal Design Engineer (Level 3) depending on experience and qualifications.

Location & Relocation

This role is located in Roy, UT; Colorado Springs, CO; or Huntsville, AL. Relocation assistance may be available. The position requires a Secret clearance and involves travel of approximately 10% of the time.

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.

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Work location

Work model: On-site

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1267, Hermitage Avenue Southeast, Echols Hill, Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, 35801, United States

Huntsville, Alabama

Key Responsibilities

  • check_circleArchitect weapon system drawing trees to manage the Sentinel product baseline
  • check_circleDevelop final system to system Installation Product Definition Packages (PDP)
  • check_circleProvide functional design support on program design procedures and engineering model release
  • check_circleGuide the design engineering community on proper EBOM management within the Sentinel construct
  • check_circleParticipate in technical reviews of new and revised Division design processes and procedures
  • check_circleAuthor program specific design and product baseline related processes and procedures
  • check_circleSupport integration of the large supply base product baseline into the Sentinel CPLM Weapon System
  • check_circleManage Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM) and apply product effectivity

Requirements

  • verifiedBachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field
  • verifiedMinimum of 2 years relevant experience (Level 2) or 5 years (Level 3)
  • verifiedU.S. citizen
  • verifiedActive Secret clearance
  • verifiedAbility to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval
  • verified2 years experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools
  • verified2 years experience with 3D CAD modeling tools
  • verified2 years experience developing and releasing engineering models and drawings
  • verified2 years experience developing and releasing model based engineering Digital Product Definition Packages
  • verifiedFamiliarity with basic GD&T interpretation

Nice to Have

Experience with Siemens Teamcenter or Teamcenter CPLM Product Lifecycle Management Tool. Experience with Siemens NX. Experience managing the configuration of large Weapon System or Vehicle platforms. Possesses a strong knowledge and background of design engineering release procedures and configuration management practices. Strong knowledge and experience managing multiple product baseline Engineering Bill of Materials through effectivity management. Ability to develop and implement solutions with minimal oversight given a challenging problem statement. Ability to manage complex special technical assignments under pressure from engineering leadership and program directors. Experience preparing and reviewing CDRLs.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleRelocation assistance may be availablecheck_circleHealth insurance coveragecheck_circleLife and disability insurancecheck_circleSavings planCompany paid holidays
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2-5 yrs (Senior)

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field required

Job Type

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Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Secret Clearance, Special Access Program, Product Lifecycle Management, 3D Cad Modeling, Engineering Models, Drawings, Digital Product Definition Packages, GD&T, Siemens Teamcenter, Siemens NX.

Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field required.

Frequently asked questions about Principal Engineering Design at Northrop Grumman

What does a Principal Engineering Design at Northrop Grumman do?expand_more
A Principal Engineering Design at Northrop Grumman is responsible for the following: Architect weapon system drawing trees to manage the Sentinel product baseline; Develop final system to system Installation Product Definition Packages (PDP); Provide functional design support on program design procedures and engineering model release; and Guide the design engineering community on proper EBOM management within the Sentinel construct.
What are the requirements for this Principal Engineering Design role?expand_more
Northrop Grumman is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field; Minimum of 2 years relevant experience (Level 2) or 5 years (Level 3); U.S. citizen; Active Secret clearance; Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval; and 2 years experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
Where is the Principal Engineering Design role at Northrop Grumman located?expand_more
Principal Engineering Design at Northrop Grumman is based in 1267, Hermitage Avenue Southeast, Echols Hill, Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, 35801, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Principal Engineering Design job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Northrop Grumman has listed this Principal Engineering Design role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Principal Engineering Design role?expand_more
Principal Engineering Design at Northrop Grumman typically requires 2–5 years of relevant experience at the senior level.
What skills do you need for the Principal Engineering Design role at Northrop Grumman?expand_more
Key skills for Principal Engineering Design at Northrop Grumman include Secret Clearance; Special Access Program; Product Lifecycle Management; 3D Cad Modeling; Engineering Models; Drawings; Digital Product Definition Packages; and GD&T.
What education is required for Principal Engineering Design at Northrop Grumman?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field required.
What category does the Principal Engineering Design role belong to?expand_more
Principal Engineering Design at Northrop Grumman is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.
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