Principal Mechanical Engineer-OKC (AHT)

Requisition ID : R10171195

• Category : Engineering
• Location : Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
• Clearance Type : Secret
• Telecommute : No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required : Yes, 10% of the Time
• Positions Available : 1

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.

Are you ready to put your years of experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, our Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our growing team in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

You will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Lifecycle Sustainment and Modernization Solutions (LSMS). LSMS provides sustainment support for the US Air Force B-1 and B-2 Bombers, E-3 Sentry, Airborne Warning and Control System, and numerous other Government platforms.

Our team members complete engineering, reverse engineering, and logistics solution efforts to solve complex obsolescence problems and ensure warfighter supportability.

This engineer will support the Lead Engineer in execution of various program activities, to include program reviews, test procedure, report, and control plan development and review, requirements management, automated test software development, test execution and witnessing, and hardware selection and specification development.

Responsibilities :

Analyze complex systems and precision electro-mechanical assemblies through simulation or analysis in order to recommend component substitutions or re-design solutions to ensure the integrity of the platform configuration, system safety, and performance specifications

Identify, analyze, and solve obsolescence issues

Access, interpret, and recommend changes to engineering drawings

Establish design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test

Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules

Identify program problems and assist in the establishing of solutions, such as allocation of resources, improved processes, or changing contractual specifications

Act independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of programs

Support process improvement and establishment

Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications

Generates reports and presents to Government counterparts, defense contractors, and other cross-functional organizations

Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy

Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and / or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and / or machines

Basic Qualifications :

Must either have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of engineering experience or a master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of engineering experience or a PhD degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline with a minimum of 0 years of engineering experience.

Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) secret security clearance

Ability to obtain / maintain base access to Tinker AFB

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with aerospace systems

Experience with Air Force customers and aerospace industry and military standards

Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (or higher)

Experience with test planning at the equipment and system level

Experience with RCM or Maintenance task evaluation

Experience with nuclear hardened systems

Experience with DOORS and general requirements management best practices

Experience conducting analysis of mechanical components and structures within aircraft maintenance programs, determining effectiveness and creating written recommendations for increasing efficiency and effectiveness

Salary Range : $79,800 - $119,600

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.

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