Mechanical Design Engineer with Security Clearance - ClearanceJobs : Job Details

Mechanical Design Engineer with Security Clearance 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 Space Systems (NGSP) designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.Our Deployables facility in Goleta, CA, part of the Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) - Mission Enabling Products (MEP) business unit, specializes in deployable systems for spacecraft such as solar arrays, instrument booms, and various extendible support structures. We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer. Learn more about the Deployables Operating Unit: Reporting to the Mechanical Design Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for creating and implementing deployable structures and mechanical mechanisms at the cutting edge of space technology. You will own your work from concept creation through design and analysis phases and may participate in manufacturing, testing, and system integration.Role and Responsibilities Create, prototype, design, and analyze structures and mechanisms for moving mechanical assemblies such as solar arrays, booms, and other support structures for satellite subsystems.Develop and refine components and subsystems using design skills, hand calculations, and finite element analysis or other modeling tools.Generate detailed 3D CAD designs, drawings, and documentation; support manufacturing and assembly.Document test plans and procedures.Participate in design reviews with internal teams and external customers.Optimize for high structural performance, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.Manage multiple priorities effectively, aligning with project goals and customer requirements.Report design status, progress, and issues regularly.Basic Qualifications Bachelor's in Mechanical, Astronautical, or Aerospace Engineering with 2 years of relevant experience, or Master's with no experience.Experience with PTC Creo Parametric.Understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5-2018).Knowledge of materials used in spacecraft/aerospace design.Familiarity with manufacturing processes like machining and rapid prototyping.Knowledge of deployable mechanisms for space applications.Understanding of vibration and thermal environmental factors affecting space mechanisms.Strong communication skills, both oral and written.Ability to work independently and in teams.Excellent organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in a relevant field.Detailed knowledge of structures, mechanisms, actuators, and materials.Hands-on experience prototyping space hardware.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.Self-motivated with good organizational skills.Ability to adapt to changing requirements.Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.Salary Range: $81,300 - $121,900. Compensation factors include experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, and PTO. The application period is approximately 20 days from posting, subject to change.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship required for positions with government clearance. For more info, visit .#J-18808-Ljbffr