Northrop Grumman

Principal Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) Engineer (Level 3)

Northrop Grumman • $103K — $155K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM plus relevant engineering experience
  • Experience in Integration, Test, and Launch (IT&L) or Manufacturing environments
  • Proficiency in ASME Y14.5
  • First order structural analysis expertise
  • Design experience specifically with Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE)
  • Capability to develop design reviews (PDR and CDR)
  • Active Top Secret clearance with CI Polygraph required

Responsibilities

  • Design and model using 3D CAD software
  • Draft using Y14.5 GD&T standards
  • Provide fabrication support and conduct acceptance testing
  • Support end-users during integration operations
  • Define requirements and develop conceptual designs
  • Capture proof load diagrams and perform structural analysis
  • Resolve deviations and non-conformities in fabrication drawings

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401k
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health & Wellness Resources
  • Employee Discounts
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman, Western Region Manufacturing and Operations, Mechanical & Environmental Test Engineering Dept, has an opening for a Principal Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE)Engineer (Level 3) to join our team of highly qualified and diverse individuals. This is an in-person position will be in Redondo Beach, CA.

Mechanical Ground Systems Responsible Design Engineers (RDEs) develop design solutions for the aid of integration and test of space flight hardware in clean room environments. MGSE RDEs have many responsibilities. They establish requirements, design, perform structural analysis, draft 2D drawings, aid in the manufacturing of hardware, and aid in the composition of technical work instructions for the use of hardware designed and delivered.

Mechanical Ground Support Equipment Designers are responsible for the following:

  • Design and modeling in 3D CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software
  • Drafting using Y14.5 GD&T
  • Fabrication support at vendors including acceptance testing and inspection
  • End-user support during integration operations
  • Develop conceptual design
  • Requirements definition
  • Develop and present design reviews
  • Perform first order structural analysis of isotropic materials
  • Develop and capture proof load diagrams
  • Resolve deviations to fabrication drawings and hardware non-conformances
  • Integration & Test process flow development


Qualified Mechanical Engineers are expected to work under only general direction. Independently determine and develop approaches to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Candidate will need to have intermediate understanding of GD&T in accordance with (IAW) ASME Y14.5, engineering and drawing development IAW ASME Y14. and intermediate knowledge of bolted joints and welding of aluminum and steel structures IAW AWS Standards. Successful candidates in this role will have strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills. Candidates are expected to drive alignment across various program functions to meet ambitious deadlines while prioritizing first-time quality and organizational sustainability.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, 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 position's 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.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelors of Science Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline plus 5 years of related engineering experience OR Masters of Science Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline plus 3 years of related engineering experience
  • Experience in working on multi-disciplinary teams, preferably within Integration, Test, and Launch (IT&L) or Manufacturing environment
  • ASME Y14.5 experience
  • First order structural analysis experience
  • Experience with design of MGSE
  • Preliminary and critical design review (PDR and CDR) development experience
  • Excellent communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills
  • Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance with in-scope SSBI and an active Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph at time of application
  • Willing and able to obtain and maintain SAP access


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Active SAP Access
  • Experience with manufacturing
  • Design for manufacturing (DFM) experience
  • Experience in a space systems rapid development, technology transition or Mission Class C aligned business area


Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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