Job Requirements
Aurora, CO
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph not specified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$103,600 - $155,400
Job Description
Northrop Grumman's Space Systems Sector is seeking a Principal Engineer Mechanical for its Aurora, Colorado work location.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, model, and update mechanical designs using CAD tools.
Create, manage, and maintain accurate Bills of Material (BOM) for parts, subassemblies, and top-level assemblies.
Support requirements development by:
Reviewing system and subsystem requirements for mechanical impact.
Deriving and refining mechanical requirements.
Ensuring mechanical designs comply with allocated requirements.
Create and release detailed engineering drawings, including dimensions, tolerances, notes, and callouts, in accordance with applicable standards.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (systems, electrical, manufacturing, supply chain) to ensure design intent, manufacturability, and integration.
Participate in design reviews, drawing checks, and configuration control activities.
Support troubleshooting and resolution of mechanical issues during build, integration, and test.
Document work products in accordance with company procedures and support configuration management of CAD models and drawings.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline and 5 years of experience, or Masters degree and 3 years of experience. 4 additional years required in lieu of a degree.
Experience with mechanical design and modeling using CAD software (e.g., Creo, NX, SolidWorks, CATIA).
Experience creating and maintaining BOMs for mechanical assemblies.
Experience generating and updating engineering drawings, including GD&T and tolerance practices.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in cross-functional teams.
Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in an aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated engineering environment.
Familiarity with configuration management practices for CAD models and drawings.
Experience working to relevant standards (e.g., ASME Y14 series).
Exposure to requirements management tools and model-based engineering practices.
Hands-on experience supporting prototype builds, testing, or production transition.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, model, and update mechanical designs using CAD tools.
Create, manage, and maintain accurate Bills of Material (BOM) for parts, subassemblies, and top-level assemblies.
Support requirements development by:
Reviewing system and subsystem requirements for mechanical impact.
Deriving and refining mechanical requirements.
Ensuring mechanical designs comply with allocated requirements.
Create and release detailed engineering drawings, including dimensions, tolerances, notes, and callouts, in accordance with applicable standards.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (systems, electrical, manufacturing, supply chain) to ensure design intent, manufacturability, and integration.
Participate in design reviews, drawing checks, and configuration control activities.
Support troubleshooting and resolution of mechanical issues during build, integration, and test.
Document work products in accordance with company procedures and support configuration management of CAD models and drawings.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline and 5 years of experience, or Masters degree and 3 years of experience. 4 additional years required in lieu of a degree.
Experience with mechanical design and modeling using CAD software (e.g., Creo, NX, SolidWorks, CATIA).
Experience creating and maintaining BOMs for mechanical assemblies.
Experience generating and updating engineering drawings, including GD&T and tolerance practices.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in cross-functional teams.
Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in an aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated engineering environment.
Familiarity with configuration management practices for CAD models and drawings.
Experience working to relevant standards (e.g., ASME Y14 series).
Exposure to requirements management tools and model-based engineering practices.
Hands-on experience supporting prototype builds, testing, or production transition.
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