Mechanical Engineer / Principal Mechanical Engineer - *16923
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Roy
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
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. Northrop Grumman is seeking a
qualified Mechanical Engineer to join our Defense Systems team
supporting the U.S. Air Force Sentinel program. The applicant will
be responsible for the design, development, production, and
deployment of launch equipment hardware and systems for each
weapons system facility. Working in a dynamic, people-focused
environment, the engineer will collaborate closely with users,
customers, and fellow engineers to deliver high performance
mechanical solutions for the Sentinel program. Key
Responsibilities: • Primary role is to serve as a mechanical
designer for mechanical systems (mechanisms) design on a major
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems program • Research, plan, design,
and develop mechanical/aerospace products for aircraft, spacecraft,
launch vehicles, missiles, ground vehicles and associated ground
and test equipment • Develop CAD models and 3D model based drawings
using Siemens NX and Team Center • Verify specifications and
designs through modeling and simulation, test data processing, and
performance analysis • Support all phases of the systems lifecycle
including design, drawings, fabrication, test, installation,
operation and maintenance • Design of components/systems, and
preliminary/sizing analysis for both stress and dynamic analysis of
aerospace structures. • Preparation and presentation of reports,
briefings, design documents (drawings and specifications) and
interface with customers. Basic Qualifications: • Mechanical
Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Mathematics) and with 2 years of experience; or
Master's degree with 0 years of experience • Principal Mechanical
Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Mathematics) and with 5 years or experience; or
Master's degree with 3 years of experience • Must have an active
U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of
application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain
and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a
reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its
business need • 2 years of experience with CAD modeling (Siemens NX
preferred) • 2 Experience in mechanical engineering that includes a
background in mechanical systems (mechanisms preferred) • Familiar
with common engineering standards (ISO, ASME, Mil Spec, NAS, etc.)
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision,
function in a dynamic environment, and be flexible to changing
direction • Proficient written and verbal communication skills when
conveying technical content • Knowledge of GD&T, materials
selection, and manufacturing processes Preferred Qualifications: •
Experience with Team Center (CPLM) and the Product Definition
Package (PDP) release process • Experience with the ASME Y14.X
suite of engineering drawing standards • Experience with
requirements management and model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
principles • Experience with ICBMs or launch equipment systems •
Experience performing dynamic and static analysis (NX Motion or
ANSYS preferred) • Proficiency in DOORS, CAMEO, Jira and Confluence
Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00 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.
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