Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer - 20694

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 50% 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 Defense Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer. This position is located in Roy, UT with an alternat location of Vanderburg Space Force Base (VSFB), CA and will supporting the Sentinel program.  The selected candidate will fill the role of Liaison Engineer for NGDS SDS Sentinel Program. What You’ll Get To Do:     Responsibilities include the following:   • Liaison/MRB • Act as engineering authority for non-conformances • Perform timely dispositions for nonconforming parts, assemblies, and installations • Coordinate with a team of multiple disciplines/stakeholder groups to determine effective solutions to defects that are innovative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives • Working knowledge of subsystems (electrical, hydraulics, fuels, fluids and propulsion systems) installations, composite structures, & metallic structures • Maintain integrity of the Material Review Board (MRB) process and engineering authority • Manage/Lead complex issues through hands-on coordination with all departments and levels of leadership until completion • Knowledge of the tools (such as) SAP, NX, VisPro, TeamCenter, and MES • Weekend support may be required on occasion to support program efforts • This position will utilize your excellent communication, mentoring, interpersonal skills, and ability to interface with senior management, peers, and employees. Basic Qualifications: • 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD • Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need •  Experience with MRB engineering process • Knowledge of the tools (such as) SAP, NX, VisPro, TeamCenter, and MES   Preferred Qualifications: • Previous MRB/LE Authority for Engineering • Legacy Northrop Grumman AS Liaison Engineering experience with tools and processes • Experience working hands-on in a production assembly line environment • Experience with Model Based Engineering (MBE ) (3-D model engineering definition) • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, leadership, and problem solving abilities • Northrop Grumman MRB EN signature • Industrial construction experience • Commercial/Government Construction experience • Civil Experience • Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) • Field experience • QCM-C cert • NAVCOM • USACE - US Army Corp of Engineers As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:   - Medical, Dental & Vision coverage   - 401k   - Educational Assistance   - Life Insurance   - Employ