Staff Mechanical Engineer
| Company | Northrop Grumman |
|---|---|
| Location | Apopka, FL, USA |
| Salary | $134300 – $201500 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM Degree and a minimum of 12 years engineering experience, or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM Degree and a minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, or a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM Degree with a minimum of 8 years of engineering experience
- 3D CAD proficiency, NX, CREO, Solid Works, etc.
- Proficient in basic theoretical calculations of Mechanical analysis (topics including stress, thermal and pressure)
- Experience leading mechanical design activities generating models, drawings, and bill of materials (BOMs) for production and development projects
- Experience with ANSI Y14.5M GD&T specifications
- Mechanical design and drawings of electro-optical systems
- US Citizenship is required with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance. Must be able to maintain this level of clearance for continued employment
- Experienced in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) study
Responsibilities
- Provide technical oversight for engineering activities performed by the mechanical team
- Help mentor a team of diverse engineering experiences
- Perform as a mechanical engineer to support programs and new business efforts
- Engage and collaborate with program and functional organizations to obtain, understand, and interpret program resource needs
- Manage and maintain the day-to-day interfaces and communications between Program Management, Engineering Functionals, Manufacturing, and Global Supply Chain
- Facilitate internal meetings to support design, production, and problem resolution
- Utilize fundamental engineering principles to facilitate production and design changes within the project team that result in superior products within the program budget
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to more junior engineers to ensure projects in portfolio meet performance objectives
- Ensure adherence to Process and Procedures and providing guidance to the team
- Support organizational engineering initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, or a related STEM field
- Experience in design development of Optical, Rangefinder Receivers, Laser Diode Drivers, Electronic Warfare, Military, or Space Technologies
- Experience with TeamCenter Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) applications to generate Engineering Releases, Engineering Changes, and Problem Reports
- Experience with military design and test specifications
- Experience in Additive Manufacturing of mechanical parts
- Experience supporting the integration of complex laser and optical-mechanical prototypes
- Proficient in reading technical/engineering drawings or documents
- Experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) structural and/or thermal
- ANSYS and/or IcePak
- Outstanding written and verbal communications skills
- Understanding of Earned Value Management
- Experience in Proposal Writing
- Current Secret Clearance