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

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Northrop Grumman, Western Region Manufacturing and Operations, Mechanical & Environmental Test Engineering Dept (M&ETE), has an opening for a Principal Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) Engineer (Level 3) to join our team of highly qualified and diverse individuals. MGSE is non-flight hardware used to support the integration, test, and launch of spacecraft and its various stages of assembly. This includes, but is not limited to, lift slings, transportation systems, robotics, zero-g deployment fixtures, pneumatics, propellant loading systems, etc. This is an in-person position to be performed at the Redondo Beach, CA campus. 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 experience OR Masters of Science Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline plus 3 years of 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 - Preliminary and critical design review (PDR and CDR) development experience - Excellent communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills - Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required at time of application Preferred Qualifications: - Active Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance - Experience with design of MGSE - Intermediate understanding of Finite Element Analysis - Design for manufacturing (DFM) experience - Experience developing support equipment for use in environmental test environments such as Thermal Vacuum, Dynamics, Acoustics, and/or EMI/EMC 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.