Space Staff Mechanical Engineer (Active Top Secret Clearance REQUIRED)

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition ID: RCategory: Engineering Location: Fairfax, VA, USA Linthicum, MD, USA +1 moreCitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance Type: SCITelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be availableAt 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.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, but they are also making history.The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is looking for you to join our team as a Staff Engineer Mechanical based out of Fairfax, VA or Linthicum, MD.What You'll get to Do:Research, plan, design and develop mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.Basic QualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or other STEM related degree with 14 + years of experience;12 years with a Master's; 9 years with a PhD; or 18 years of experience in lieu of a degree.Active TS/SCI or TS with SCI eligibility, and willingness to sit for a poly security clearanceMechanical Engineering domain expertise (ideally rack elevation layouts, interconnect cable layouts, assembly management, and facility layouts)Experience with 3-dimensional line-of-sight facility layout analysis (especially for RFI analysis)Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.Experience with creating and controlling engineering documentation for formal milestone reviewsFamiliarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysMLExperience developing technical requirements (especially for civil engineering / facilities)Experience interfacing with program and customer personnel.Strong written and oral communications skillsPreferred Qualifications:Active TS/SCI with polyExperience with Civil Engineering projectsExperience conducting trade-studiesExperience briefing at formal milestone reviewsExperience in working with multiple subcontractorsThis position reports to Fairfax, VA, USA, however, this position can also be worked from Linthicum, MD, MD, USA.Salary Range: $139,400 USD - $209,000 USDSalary Range 2: $146,000 USD - $219,000 USDEmployees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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