Mechanical Design Engineer / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
Quick Summary
Development of 3D CAD models, detail part,
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Mechanical Design Engineer (Level 2) / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test and Evaluation organization. This role is located in Oklahoma City and Tinker Air Force Base, OK .
As a member of the Engineering Design Center and Lab Operations, you will be an integral part of the design team, developing custom testing solutions and specialized support equipment for the B-2 Stealth Bomber and other platforms. The ideal candidate will work as a collaborative member of a multi-discipline engineering team, responsible for the development and integration of mechanical designs in a laboratory environment, with a focus on first-time quality and engineering rigor.
Responsibilities
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Development of 3D CAD models, detail part, assembly and integration drawings
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Coordination and liaison of mechanical engineering designs through the procurement and manufacturing process
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Coordination and liaison of electrical design integration and assembly
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Lead and coordinate integration of hardware in a laboratory environment
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Development of documentation in support of designs and product lifecycle management
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Support troubleshooting and system verification in a lab setting
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Thrive in a dynamic work environment with high expectations, collaborative/team settings across all levels.
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Basic Qualifications
This requisition may be filled at an Mechanical Design Engineer (Level 2) OR Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Level 3) level based on the qualifications below.
Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 2 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related professional/military experience.
Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business need.
Must have experience developing mechanical designs using tools such as CATIA V5, SolidWorks, NX, AutoCAD, or similar design software tools
Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related professional/military experience.
Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business need.
Must have experience developing mechanical designs using tools such as CATIA V5, SolidWorks, NX, AutoCAD, or similar design software tools
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
Professional experience in aerospace and defense.
Active Top Secret clearance
Active Program access
Mechanical design experience using CATIA V5
Experience with PLM systems
Experience in Additive Manufacturing or 3D print design and technologies
Hardware integration experience in a laboratory environment
Demonstrated experience working in a dynamic environment with competing priorities
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $68,200–$102,400 a year
- 37% below the $135,000 median for Mechanical Design Engineer jobs on Jobera (155 salaries).
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Listing Details
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- November 13, 2026
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- November 13, 2026
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