Mechanical Engineer Level 2 or Level 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Gilbert, AZ.     

In this position as a Mechanical Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 you will perform duties contributing to Integration and Test (I&T) activities for space vehicle systems and their supporting hardware. I&T Mechanical Engineers coordinate and oversee mechanical build and production operations performed by the technical staff. You could support and/or be responsible for developing test procedures, processes, support hardware designs, etc. that adhere to the requirements for the space vehicle being tested. for all I&T activities for the space vehicle being tested.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Tasks may include testing space flight hardware where it is expected that the systems under test are well understood and the test constraints and hazards identified to always ensure the safety of the space flight hardware.
• Test results will be analyzed and determinations made by the operator to ensure that the space flight hardware is both healthy and operating as expected. 
• You must be knowledgeable in aerospace systems, spacecraft subsystems design, or mission operations.
• You will be working in a team environment where the team will be responsible for all I&T activities for the space vehicle being tested
• Other duties as assigned

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or related area and 2 years of related experience OR Master’s Degree and 0 years of experience    
• Requires the ability obtain and maintain an Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance
• Experience in one or more of the following areas; integration, test, mechanical operations, or manufacturing

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or related area and 5 years of related experience OR Master’s Degree and 3 years of experience.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas; integration, test, mechanical operations, or manufacturing  
• Requires the ability to obtain and maintain an Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance

Preferred Qualifications:      

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
• Active Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance
• Previous experience in space vehicle I&T
• Demonstrated ability/desire to lead a team of less experienced engineers
• Practical experience with 5S/FOD, ESD and Six Sigma and/or Lean manufacturing techniques
• Experience with design modeling and drawing efforts using 3-D modeling tools
• Experience with flight spacecraft testing

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.