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Sentinel (GBSD) Mechanical Engineer - 14928

Northrop Grumman

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Engineering - Mechanical
Roy, UT (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking Mechanical Engineer. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Structural Engineering/Fracture Critical team on the Sentinel Program.

What You'll Get to Do:

This qualified candidate will be a versatile team player who will support the Structural Engineering/Fracture Critical team on managing their requirements and change management. In this role the qualified candidate will work on problem solving and project scope (systems engineering) issues related to requirements as well as coordinating with cross functional teams to ensure that the technical elements of the the project are met (requirements). Additional responsibilities include:
  • Provide project engineering level support on program change requests, tracking structural (fracture) requirements and engaging with the review boards to effect changes
  • Coordinate meetings, updates, and documentation efforts to ensure alignment across project teams
  • Participate in technical reviews of structural (fracture) requirements and procedures in support of effective technical execution
  • Serve as the liaison between structural (fracture) engineering team, change management, and other key stakeholders
  • Compile, prepare, and maintain detailed records of project decisions, modifications, and progress


As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401k
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health & Wellness Resources
  • Employee Discounts


This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

You'll Bring These Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of relevant experience, or a Masters' Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of relevant experience.
  • Familiarity with architectural studies, technical baseline definition, requirements, & change management
  • Familiarity with Systems Engineering fundamentals, principles, and processes (writing requirements, defining interfaces, performing verification activities)
  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong technical briefing skills
  • Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
  • Must have the ability to obtain, and maintain access to Special Access Programs (SAP) as a condition of continued employment.
  • Strong work ethic and the ability to work self-sufficiently
  • Excellent decision making and communication (written and oral) skills


These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have:
  • Ability to work closely with multiple functional organizations
  • Experience with Siemens NX and CPLM
  • Experience with MBSE and Requirements management tools, such as Cameo and DOORS
  • Familiarity with Project & Task Management tools: Jira or Confluence
  • Experience in creating classical structural and finite element analysis models, or developing FEMs at detail and assembly levels
  • Experience with NX.CAE (SimCenter 3D) / NX.Nastran, Ansys Mechanical, or MSC Patran
  • ICBM Experience
  • Familiarity with data visualization tools: Tableau


Primary Level Salary Range: $70,200.00 - $105,400.00

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.
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Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines. © 2025 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.
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