Structural Engineer - Level 3 or Level 4

Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking a Structural Engineer - Level 3 or Level 4 to support our Mechanical Systems & Design group based in Gilbert, Arizona.  

In this role, the Structural Engineer will support the design, development, and integration of spacecraft structures and mechanical hardware, taking projects from initial requirements through to integration and testing. The selected candidate will utilize advanced Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools and related software to create detailed designs, develop documentation for manufacturing, and support assembly into flight-ready spacecraft.

This role requires strong collaboration and communication skills, as you will interact with internal stakeholders—including customers, program and functional management, and multidisciplinary engineering teams—as well as external component suppliers.
 

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform detailed design and analysis utilizing CAD software.

• Apply knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Design for Manufacturing principles, and spacecraft component layouts.

• Leverage expertise in mechanics of metallic and composite materials, as well as stress calculations, to create optimal designs.

• Support spacecraft integration and testing phases.

• Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment with program goals and deliverables.
   

This requisition may be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4 based on the qualifications listed below.
 

Basic Qualifications - Level 3

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field with 5 years of engineering experience or a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering related STEM field with 3 years of engineering experience

• Experience with 3D CAD model-based software (specifically Creo Parametric)

• Experience in making and reviewing engineering drawings with GD&T in 2D and 3D MBD’s

• Must be able and willing to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance

Basic Qualifications - Level 4

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field with 8 years of engineering experience or a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field with 6 years of engineering experience

• Experience with 3D CAD model-based software (specifically Creo Parametric)

• Experience in making and reviewing engineering drawings with GD&T in 2D and 3D MBD’s

• Must be able and willing to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience with 3D CAD model-based software (specifically Creo Parametric)

• 5 years experience making and reviewing engineering drawings with GD&T in 2D and 3D MBD’s

• Experience with 3D Printing, Design for Manufacturing, and hardware fabrication

• Experience in satellite and spacecraft structures design

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Active TS/SCI Clearances

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