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Mechanical Engineer / Principal Mechanical Engineer
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-California-Ventura
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Mechanical Engineer or Principal Mechanical Engineer based out of Oxnard, CA . You will also have an opportunity to deploy at sea for a cumulative time of 2 months or more per year to support equipment operations and maintenance. Compensation is commensurate with travel through appropriate allowances. What You'll Get To Do: Join our dedicated Southern California field engineering team where you will get be a part of a team that designs, develops, tests, delivers, and operates advanced prototypes and unique marine systems. This role operates in a fast-paced environment and in a collaborative team setting across all levels of the organization. You will have the opportunity to support a variety of unique mechanical equipment designed for marine applications. This involves a broad spectrum of engineering disciplines including mechanical design; structural analysis; thermal analysis; pressure vessels; material selection; hydraulic and pneumatic system design, component selection, troubleshooting and repair; and metallic and non-metallic fabrication techniques that will leverage your existing skills and challenge you to develop new skills. In this role, you will apply basic knowledge of design and analysis tools and employ the application of general standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to perform tasks. You will also focus on managing the migration of model-based designs into new configuration management (CM) tools. Typical Roles and Responsibilities include: • Troubleshoot technical problems and issues, determine technical solutions in accordance with product and customer specifications. • Migrate models and drawings into new configuration management (CM) tools (Solidworks Product Data Manager) • Design for manufacturability and maintainability • Innovate conceptual designs involving hydraulics, pneumatics, structures, and/or mechanisms per customer and mission requirements • Select and analyze material for strength, weight efficiency, and corrosion considerations • Support design through system installation, testing, operation, and training • Write and edit documentation for production and maintenance procedures • Analyze and derive requirements This position may be filled as a Mechanical Engineer or Principal Mechanical Engineer. Basic Qualifications for a Mechanical Engineer: • B