Mechanical Systems Engineer / Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer
| Company | Northrop Grumman |
|---|---|
| Location | Melbourne, FL, USA |
| Salary | $77200 – $142900 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of engineering experience OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of engineering experience for Mechanical Systems Engineer
- Bachelor’s Degree in STEM discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of engineering experience OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of engineering experience OR PhD and 1 year of engineering experience for Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer
- Prior experience or familiarity with 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software applications
- Ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
Responsibilities
- Design and development of mechanical systems architecture (e.g., utility mechanisms, flight control systems, up-lock and down-lock systems, gear drive systems, etc.)
- Specification and selection of aircraft mechanical systems components (e.g., electromechanical and/or hydraulic rotary/linear drive actuators, geared rotary actuators, door drive systems, etc.)
- Qualification and certification of mechanical systems components
- Support to lab testing and verification activities
- Integration activities, requiring coordination with stakeholders (Structural/Subsystem Design/Analysis Teams, Supplier Management Teams, Software Teams, Vehicle Management Systems Teams, etc.)
- Attendance at internal program, customer and/or supplier technical exchange meetings and/or formal program milestone reviews to provide and/or obtain progress status updates.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related discipline
- Experience with the specification, selection, and qualification of aircraft actuation hardware (electrically and hydraulically powered)
- Aircraft mechanical systems design experience, including kinematic design/analysis and/or control systems logic
- Familiarity with development of aircraft door/canopy actuation and locking mechanisms
- Experience with NX CAD and Teamcenter PDM/PLM or equivalent engineering tools
- Experience with Matlab/Simulink
- Experience using MSC ADAMS and/or NX Motion Simulation
- Familiarity with industry standard software application tools such as Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Visio, etc.), Adobe Acrobat, etc.
- Task leadership / mentorship experience
- Prior experience in coordinating with multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) within a dynamic program environment
- Experience with suppliers and supplier coordination/management