What You'll Get To Do: The qualified candidate will work within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment, interfacing with IPT leadership, suppliers, customers, and other technical disciplines to engineer design solutions to challenging problems through the development of Product Definition Packages (PDP).
Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:

Create and implement deployable mechanical mechanisms that are verified through test/analysis

* Develop CAD models visualizing various design solutions

* Implement program processes and engineering board approval processes for developed PDPs

* Deliver required PDPs on time to meet program objectives

* Integrate Infrastructure Integration PDPs with the various element teams to proactively eliminate disconnects and design clashes

* Identify gaps within a design and/or requirements and provide a resolution that is cost effective, innovative, and has minimal impact to others

* Ensure the developed PDPs meet the design requirements from the various element/configured item specifications

* Support digital transformation initiatives relating to PDP development and release

Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

You'll Bring These Qualifications: * Mechanical Engineer: Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with 2 years of experience or Master's degree with 0 years of experience
Principal Mechanical Engineer: Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with 5 years of experience; or Master's degree with 3 years of experience; or PhD with 1 year of experience
Required for Both Level(s):

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

* Must have the 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 design/fabrication techniques for structural details, assemblies, and/or installations

* Experience with 3-D modeling tools

* Experience using product lifecycle management (PLM) tools

* Willing and able to travel up to 25% as business needs determine

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
An active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope

* ICBM Experience

* Experience in creating a Product Definition Package (PDP) or PDP like products

* Experience with the ASME Y14.X suite of engineering drawing standards

* Ability to work closely with multiple functional organizations (Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Field Operations, etc.)

Salary Range: $70,200 - $105,400
Salary Range 2: *$86,600 - $130,000
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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.