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Sr Principal Engineer Electromechanical

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph

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.

The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) Microelectronics Design & Applications (MDA) Business Area pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines the leading edge of exotic new technologies, and drives advances in the sciences. One of our most challenging new fields is Transformational Computing, which combines the unique properties of superconductivity and quantum mechanics to develop radical, new energy-efficient computing systems. Our team is chartered with providing the skills to transform computing beyond Moore’s Law, advancing development of computer architectures, processing/memory subsystems, and large-scale high-performance computing systems. You’ll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside a broad array of scientists and engineers to make these processing solutions a reality and deliver remarkable new advantages to the warfighter.

The MDA business area is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals who will be responsible for various mechanical design efforts, such as microelectronics packaging design, cryogenic component design, and other related efforts. A Mechanical Design Engineer interfaces with a multidisciplinary set of their engineering peers and technical leads on the program to best understand the desired product. In this role, you will perform the complete product development process, from gathering requirements, developing conceptual and final designs, presenting to internal customers, developing a bill of materials (BOM), overseeing the build of and ultimately managing the configuration of the completed product. You will direct aspects of project design phases, and you should be skilled in the use of the standard design tools, such as 2D CAD platforms (preferably AutoCAD), and 3D CAD platforms (preferably Siemens NX or SolidWorks). You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance requiring a polygraph.

This position requires work onsite at our Linthicum, MD or Annapolis Junction, MD facilities.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science subject area with 8+ years of experience in mechanical design engineering or related area, Master's Degree with 6+ years of experience, or PhD with 4+ years of post-doctorate experience
Experience with SolidWorks, NX or other 3D modeling software
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience with coordinating across multiple engineering groups to achieve project goals
Experience with mentoring junior engineers in skill development
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph, U.S Citizenship is a prerequisite

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with electronics packaging and cabling
Active DOD TS/SCI Clearance
Effective verbal and written communication, ability to work in a team environment
Experience with cryogenic systems
Experience with AutoCAD
Experience with tolerance stack-up analysis
Hands-on skills
Able to solve fit, form, and/or function issues and quickly generate solutions

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

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Salary Range: $131,100.00 - $196,700.00

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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What You Should Know About Sr Principal Engineer Electromechanical, ngc

Join Northrop Grumman as a Sr Principal Engineer Electromechanical and become a key player in shaping tomorrow's technology! Positioned in Linthicum, Maryland, you will be at the forefront of revolutionary innovations impacting lives globally. We're on the hunt for someone whose creative ideas and pioneering spirit can drive our mission forward. As part of our Microelectronics Design & Applications team, you'll collaborate with a diverse group of scientists and engineers, tackling exciting projects in transformational computing. Your role will involve designing advanced mechanical systems, handling everything from microelectronics packaging to cryogenic components. You’ll oversee the full product development process, ensuring designs meet requirements while maintaining a keen eye on quality control. The ideal candidate will have solid experience with CAD tools like SolidWorks or Siemens NX and demonstrate effective communication across multidisciplinary teams. You'll also take an active role in mentoring junior engineers, helping to develop their skills while enhancing your leadership qualities. Here at Northrop Grumman, we believe in growing talent for the future and supporting your career journey every step of the way. Plus, with relocation assistance available for the right candidates and a comprehensive benefits package, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career while making history together!

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What are the main responsibilities of a Sr Principal Engineer Electromechanical at Northrop Grumman?

As a Sr Principal Engineer Electromechanical at Northrop Grumman, your primary responsibilities include leading mechanical design efforts across various projects, such as microelectronics packaging and cryogenic component design. You'll oversee the entire product development process, ensuring that all designs meet required specifications while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals. Management of configuration and Bill of Materials (BOM), as well as mentoring junior engineers, are also key components of this role.