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Northrop Grumman · 16 hours ago

Mechanical Ground Support Equipment Engineer - Level 3/4 - Dulles

Dulles, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$104K/yr - $155K/yr

5+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in space and defense systems, seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to work on Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) and spacecraft mock-up design. The role involves designing MGSE hardware, interfacing with various teams, and providing technical solutions to complex problems.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work on design of Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) hardware from requirements all the way through integration and test

Work on program mock-ups for various spacecraft and spacecraft subsystems using rapid prototyping or other manufacturing methods

Perform detailed design tasks using CREO Parametric Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other software tools to develop and document designs

Interface and communicate with customers, programs, Integration and Test (I&T), functional management, other engineering disciplines and component suppliers

Perform cost and schedule planning for MGSE projects and proposals

Be self-motivated and provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems under limited supervision

Qualification

CREO Parametric CADGeometric DimensioningTolerancingMechanical Ground Support EquipmentCostSchedule managementMachine DesignDesign for Manufacturing3D PrintingWeldingAnalysisSimulationLeadership

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related area and 5 to 9+ years of experience

Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain government clearance

Experience in performing engineering tasks associated with design, manufacturing and integration of mock-ups and MGSE, or equivalent hardware in relevant industries

Experience with CREO Parametric CAD software

Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) standards and preparation of manufacturing documentation

Experience with cost and schedule management

Knowledge of structural members, including weldments and other material joining and subtracting techniques

Ability to proactively seek out requirements

Ability to document assumptions and requirements. Ultimately verify validity before proceeding with design and manufacturing

Basic understanding of analysis and simulation methods and results

Able to work on site at Dulles, VA facility a majority of the work week

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related area and 9 to 14+ years of experience