Northrop Grumman

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## Job overview RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No At Northrop Grumman, our East Engineering organization is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Design Engineer to perform mechanical design tasks on one or more spacecraft systems or subsystems. This position will be required to be in-person on the Dulles, VA or Tysons, VA campus and work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. You will work with designers and engineers on Spacecraft Structures, Subsystems, Mechanisms, MGSE, or Proposals across our business areas. The role involves developing and enhancing critical technical capabilities that drive our businesses, using tools and practices such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GD&T), engineering drawings, and Design for Manufacturing. ### Typical day and core activities Design of Spacecraft Structures, Mechanisms, Antenna and Payload placement of mechanical hardware from concept through integration and test, all based on customer driven requirements. You will perform detailed design tasks using Creo Parametric Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other software tools to develop and document designs for manufacturing and ultimately assembly into spacecraft. Produce mechanical drawings and Model Based Designs (MBD’s) using industry standard GD&T processes and interface with mechanical design and engineering teams to produce efficient and manufacturable spacecraft parts and assemblies. Other duties as assigned. ### Basic qualifications This requisition may be filled at either a level 1 or a level 2. Basic qualifications for a Design Engineer 1 is a Bachelor’s Degree. Basic qualifications for a Design Engineer 2 is a Master’s Degree. A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must: - Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in a STEM field from an accredited institution. - Experience with Creo Parametric Computer Aided Design (CAD) software and be able to describe basic functions and modules. - Trained in using GD&T ANSI 14.5 and able to describe basic tolerancing usage. - Be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). - Proficiency in Microsoft office suite. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Design Technology, understanding of or passion for spacecraft layout and design, and training in the use of PTC Creo and GD&T standards for preparation of manufacturing documentation. Experience with MBD’s, Large Assembly management, Skeletons, piping and harness modules, 3D Printing, Design for Manufacturing, and hands-on hardware fabrication is also desirable. Additional CAD or animation experience such as Solid. Works or Blender is noted as beneficial. Candidates who have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.7 out of 4.0 or higher are highlighted in the posting. ### Compensation and application timing Salary ranges: Level 1 Associate: 69,400.00 - 104,000.00 Level 2 Engineer : 83,400.00 - 125,200.00 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.