United States-California-Goleta, United States
$81-122k
Full Time
a minute ago
Job description
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 Space Systems (NGSP) designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.
Our Deployables facility in Goleta CA, part of the Northrop Grumman, Space Systems (NGSP) – Mission Enabling Products (MEP) business unit, which specializes in deployable systems for spacecraft such as solar arrays, instrument booms, and various extendible support structures is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer.
Learn more about the Deployables Operating Unit: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space/spacecraft-products
Overview
Reporting to the Mechanical Design Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for creating and implementing deployable structures and mechanical mechanisms at the cutting edge of space technology. You will have ownership of your work from the concept creation through the design and analysis phases and may also participate in the manufacturing, testing, and integration of the systems.
Role and Responsibilities:
Create, prototype, design, and analyze structures and mechanisms for moving mechanical assemblies such as solar arrays, booms, and other support structures and mechanisms for satellite subsystems.
Develop and refine components and subsystems utilizing design skills, hand calculations, and finite element analysis or other modeling tools as needed.
Perform detailed 3D designs, generate CAD drawings and related documents, and support manufacturing and assembly of components.
Document test plans and procedures requirements.
Participate and present in internal and external (customer) design reviews.
Strive for the highest possible structural performance that is also cost effective and assures complete reliability.
Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus towards common project goals of the program team, matrix organization, and customers.
Clearly report design status, progress and escalations at regular program meetings
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Astronautical, or Aerospace preferred) and 2 years relevant experience; OR a Master's degree in Engineering with 0 years experience
Design and analysis experience with PTC Creo Parametric
Practical understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5-2018)
Knowledge of materials in metals, adhesives, thermoplastics, etc., as used in spacecraft/aerospace design
Working knowledge of applicable manufacturing processes such as machining, finishing, and rapid prototyping
Working knowledge of deployable mechanisms for space applications
Working knowledge of vibration and thermal environmental factors for space mechanism design
Strong communication skills, oral and written
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Ability to multitask and organize/prioritize job assignments in a fast-paced and gated-release engineering development environment
US Citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in applicable area
Detailed mechanical design knowledge of structures, mechanisms, release and drive actuators, and material selection
Hands-on experience prototyping space mechanism hardware
Demonstrable problem solving skills with hands-on project experience
Excellent technical communication skills and strong analytical skills
Self-motivated with the ability to organize and prioritize job assignments and tasks
Ability to work independently as well as in an integrated team and adapt to change and dynamic requirements
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint…)
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