Sentinel - Mechanical Engineer / Principal Mechanical Engineer (17010)
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman,
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.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer or Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our team of qualified individuals. This position will be located at Roy, UT to support the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure. The role will be responsible for the design, development, production, and deployment of launch equipment hardware and systems for each weapons system facility. Working in a dynamic, people-focused environment, the engineer will collaborate closely with users, customers, and fellow engineers to deliver high performance mechanical solutions for the Sentinel program. This position may be filled at a higher level based on qualifications below.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Primary role is to serve as a mechanical designer for mechanical systems (mechanisms) design on a major Northrop Grumman Defense Systems program
- →Research, plan, design, and develop mechanical/aerospace products for aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, ground vehicles and associated ground and test equipment
- →Develop CAD models and 3D model based drawings using Siemens NX and Team Center
- →Verify specifications and designs through modeling and simulation, test data processing, and performance analysis
- →Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including design, drawings, fabrication, test, installation, operation and maintenance
- →Design of components/systems, and preliminary/sizing analysis for both stress and dynamic analysis of aerospace structures.
- →Preparation and presentation of reports, briefings, design documents (drawings and specifications) and interface with customers.
Requirements
~2 min readThis position may be filled at a Mechanical Engineer (2) or Principal Mechanical Engineer (3) level based on qualifications
- Mechanical Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) with 2 years of relevant experience
- Principal Mechanical Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) with 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree with 3 years
- Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope (awarded or renewed in the last 6 years), with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
- Requires a minimum 2 years of experience with CAD modeling (Siemens NX preferred)
- Requires a minimum 2 years of experience in mechanical engineering that includes a background in mechanical systems (mechanisms preferred)
- Experience with common engineering standards (ISO, ASME, Mil Spec, NAS, etc.)
- Knowledge of GD&T, materials selection, and manufacturing processes
- Experience with Team Center (CPLM) and the Product Definition Package (PDP) release process
- Experience with the ASME Y14.X suite of engineering drawing standards
- Experience with requirements management and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) principles
- Experience with ICBMs or launch equipment systems
- Experience performing dynamic and static analysis (NX Motion or ANSYS preferred)
- Proficiency in DOORS, CAMEO, Jira and Confluence
- Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision, function in a dynamic environment, and be flexible to changing direction
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills when conveying technical content
What We Offer
~2 min readAs a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
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- October 8, 2026
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- October 8, 2026
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