Posted:
3/24/2025, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ San Diego, California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer or Principal Mechanical Engineer for the common avionics design team located in Rancho Bernardo, CA.
This Mechanical Engineer will report to the common avionics design team IPT Manager and will work to design deliverable electro-mechanical chassis assemblies using 3D modeling software. Close coordination with electrical engineering teams and other technical groups as required in order to integrate equipment into the chassis design.
This position may be filled at either the Mechanical Engineer or Principal Mechanical Engineer level based on the qualifications below.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Basic qualifications for an Engineer Mechanical - Bachelors in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 2 years engineering related experience, OR Master’s in STEM with 0 years of experience
Basic qualifications for a Principal Engineer Mechanical - Bachelors in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5 years engineering related experience, OR Master’s in STEM with 3 years of experience, OR a PhD in STEM and 1 year of experience
Proficiency in mechanical design with CATIA Computer Aided Design (CAD) software
Experience creating and releasing Build-To-Print (BTP) engineering packages
2+ years of air vehicle avionics electronics packaging and electronic test fixture mechanical design experience
Ability to provide guidance on electrical/mechanical part selection, fabrication, and installation in accordance with military, industry, and company M&P specifications
Experience with circuit board and cable assembly design & manufacturing
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with all levels of the organization
Selected candidate should thrive working in a fast-paced work environment
Ability to obtain and maintain an active in-scope DoD Secret or Top-Secret clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Thorough understanding of MIL specifications and aerospace standards
5+ years of air vehicle avionics electronics packaging and electronic test fixture mechanical design experience
Working understanding of MIL-STD-810G/DO-160, MIL-HDBK-516C requirements, and DO254 design assurance guidance for flight certification
Able to perform standard mechanical analyses including mechanical stackup, tolerance, and thermal analysis of avionics box design
Able to verify the structural integrity of avionics box design using stress Finite Element Analysis tools
Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools such as Teamcenter or Enovia
Experience in applying Configuration Management practices
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) ASME Y14.5M application
Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking, troubleshooting issues, and problem-solving skills
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Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
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