Northrop Grumman
Sr Principal Engineer Aeronautical
United States-Florida-Melbourne
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- Engineering
- Seniority
- Lead / management
- Stated salary
- $122,800 per year
- Country
- US
- Work mode
- On-site / unstated
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- 3 Oct 2026
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
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.
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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team of qualified, and diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL, operating on our 9/80 schedule meaning you will get every other Friday off. This position has no opportunity for remote or hybrid work.
The selected candidate will contribute to the research, design, analysis, manufacturing and testing associated with Lab Design associated with Lab and aircraft Equipment.
Description
- Researches, develops, designs, and tests Mechanical and mechanical components, equipment, and systems. Designs mechanical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
- Roles and responsibilities will include:
- Review, track, design and modify test station design documents as necessary.
- Generate and track Bill of Materials (BOMs), schedule, and execution of test station development.
- Coordinate with a multi-discipline team (supply chain, operations, QA, etc.) to ensure a quality product is built and remains on schedule and within budget.
- Develop and perform Acceptance Test Procedures for test stations.
- Designs will be accomplished utilizing ICD’s. (Interface Control Document) Candidate must be able to develop mechanical design assemblies and sub-assemblies to be used to produce mechanical assembly BTP’s (Build to Package’s).
- Responsibilities to include the development, integration and documentation of Laboratory systems, mechanical designs for aerospace programs. Develop and integrate mechanical designs of a functional system utilizing NX Mechanical Design Tool or other Mechanical design tool.
Basic Qualifications Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer:
- Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, or STEM degree, plus 8 years of work related experience in Mechanical design or 6 years with Masters degree, or 4 years with a PhD.
- Knowledge of NX mechanical design or other parametric design tool.
- Knowledge of networks and Microsoft computer skills are required.
- Experience with design, mechanical drawings, models and design documentation
- Understanding of test engineering concepts
- Candidate must have an active DoD Secret or Top Secret and a background investigation within the scope of five years.
- Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain all required security clearances and Special Program Access (SAP).
Preferred Qualifications:
- MS in Mechanical/STEM Engineering
- Experience with laboratory and test equipment design and development
- Experience with creating and maintaining BOMs (Bill of Materials)
- Experience developing and executing ATPs (Acceptance Test Procedures)
- Experienced NX mechanical designer
- Manufacturing/liaison support experience is also desired to support build and installation of assemblies as well as testing of aircraft systems.
- Special Program Access
Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00
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.
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