Principal or Sr. Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer
Quick Summary
BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering or equivalent STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of experience or MS degree with 3 years of experience. Proficiency
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
The Naval & Oceanic Systems business unit headquartered in Annapolis, MD is seeking dependable individuals willing to work in a collaborative environment and that are interested in expanding their horizons. The Mechanical Engineering Department is seeking a Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer or Senior Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.
This position tasking includes concept development, problem solving, structural analysis, technical planning, design development and integration & testing of undersea hardware. The applicant will translate customer requirements into systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
The candidate must be able to collaborate in a team environment, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously, and comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
This position can be filled at a Principal or Senior Principal level.
Requirements
~1 min readBS degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering or equivalent STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of experience or MS degree with 3 years of experience.
Proficiency in using common engineering design, production, analysis, and office tools.
Experience with Finite Element Analysis tools, bolted joint analysis, and structural hand calculations
Ability to work on site at Annapolis, MD campus.
US citizen with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI and pass a polygraph.
BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Ocean Engineering or equivalent STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of experience or MS degree with 6 years of experience.
Proficiency in using common engineering design, production, analysis, and office tools.
Experience with Finite Element Analysis tools, bolted joint analysis, and structural hand calculations
Ability to work on site at Annapolis, MD campus.
US citizen with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI and pass a polygraph.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects are being developed and deployed simultaneously.
Proficiency in using Finite Element Analysis tools (ANSYS, FEMAP/Nastran), bolted joint analysis, and structural hand calculations.
Active TS/SCI clearance.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 16, 2026
- First seen
- October 5, 2026
- Last seen
- October 7, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 1
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 19%
- Scored at
- October 7, 2026
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