Sr. Principal Mechanical Test Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers.  We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable, and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success.  Join the Space revolution and make the impossible possible.

Northrop Grumman Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) has an opening for a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer to perform as Mechanical Test Engineer (MTE) within the Mechanical Engineering and Ground Support Department.  The primary work location for this position at Northrop Grumman’s Space Park Campus in Redondo Beach, California.

As an MTE, a qualified candidate is expected to have an understanding of space hardware, testing methods, floor operations, and tools. MTEs plan and coordinate the operations required to build and test flight hardware at all levels - subassembly through completed systems.  The work is primarily at Space Park but can include periodic travel depending on the specific program requirements.  Daily tasks for test engineers include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop test plan to verify system requirements
• Develop detailed mechanical Integration and Test procedures for technicians to execute
• Provide technical oversight to floor operations
• Document and remedy test anomalies and hardware non-conformances
• Coordinate across many technical disciplines to define operations and accomplish work efficiently
• Provide input into the design of flight hardware and custom support equipment
• Estimate task durations and execute according to schedules
• Successful candidates in this role will have strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

 
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications:

• Previous experience in planning and executing test series
• Experience writing procedures for aerospace testing and integration efforts.
• Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) field from an accredited institution plus 8 years of engineering experience; OR a Masters degree with 6 years of engineering experience.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain at least ONE of the following active U.S. Government security clearances: Department of Defense Top Secret level OR SCI Access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters’ Degree in Mechanical Engineering plus 3 years of engineering experience.
• Extensive previous experience in planning and executing test series
• Extensive experience writing procedures for aerospace applications
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management

Salary Range: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00

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.