Mechanical Engineer

We are looking for you to join our team as a Mechanical Engineer based out of McClellan, CA. As a Mechanical Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Using model-based engineering we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter.  Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. 

Based in our McClellan, CA office, this position will support senior mechanical engineers in the design of military electrical systems for various defense platforms. This position is for an individual contributor with technical and leadership responsibilities. Experience with mechanical engineering design, development, testing, production support, and lifecycle sustainment preferred. Candidate would be expected to provide technical design support and leadership across product development, manufacturing, testing, and qualification to ensure high-performance and reliability of sensor systems.

This position is not eligible for remote work. This position will be 100% on-site. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Support design and development for 3U VPX Chassis and Systems, including support for existing product lines

• Perform and review precision-mechanical design work: GD&T, fit/finish, assembly drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing work instructions

• Develop and execute mechanical testing and qualification plans (vibration, thermal, shock, vacuum, life testing) to meet system requirements

• Work closely with senior engineers including the chief engineer and program management to drive hardware design, working within challenging schedules

• Derive system level requirements into mechanical designs

• Support for root cause analysis and quick resolution of manufacturing line stops and other critical production activities

• Collaborative work with other engineering organizations, program management, factory operations, global supply chain and mission assurance

• Mentor junior engineers, conduct design reviews, and maintain engineering best practices for high-reliability inertial products

Basic Qualifications for a Mechanical Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 3 or more years applicable experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 1 or more years applicable experience.

• 3 years’ minimum experience with Mechanical 3D Modeling using PTC Creo CAD software or Siemens NX.

• 3 years minimum experience generating Drawings and Build of Materials (BOM) (PTC Creo or Siemens NX preferred).

• Experience releasing Drawings and BOMs in a Product Lifecycle Management (PDM) system (PTC Windchill or Siemens Teamcenter preferred).

• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 and tolerance stack-up analysis.

• Good presentation and writing/communication skills.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance and US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications for a Mechanical Engineer:

• Demonstrated proficiency with PTC Creo and Siemens NX CAD software and Teamcenter Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software

• Experience with VITA 3U or 6U VPX design standards

• Experience with DOD, Military, and/or Space specifications including ASME

• Experience with vibration testing, analysis and design for vibration isolation

• Skills in mechanical testing and qualification plans (vibration, thermal, shock) to meet system requirements

• Familiarity with test fixtures including design and development

• Demonstrated high degree of creativity and ability to solve a wide range of difficult problems

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement

• Must be proactive and results-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership

• Active Secret Security Clearance