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Principal Engineer Mechanical Fuzing

Employer
Northrop Grumman
Location
Minneapolis
Salary
Competitive

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Our Missile Products Division in Plymouth, MN has an excellent opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer whose duties and required experience are described below.
Responsibilities:
As a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer in the Fuzing and Warheads Development Group, your responsibilities will be as a technical contributor / team member / team leader on various product development or production programs. You will work with other engineers, technicians, program managers and administrative personnel to accomplish your objectives. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Design engineer on ordnance programs, managing assigned responsibilities and directing the work of other engineers, technicians, drafting personnel, and administrative personnel to accomplish program goals.
  • Conduct design trade studies to select the best possible design solution, taking into account factors including, but not limited to, system performance and functionality, material selection, strength, weight, manufacturability and cost.
  • Responsible for the design, fabrication and testing of components and assemblies in high shock environments related to fuzes and warheads.
  • Three dimensional mechanical modeling (CAD - computer aided design).
  • Presentation of assigned work at program technical reviews and in written technical reports.
  • Management of cost and schedule for assigned projects.
  • Preparation and planning of cost estimates and written technical proposals.
  • Compilation and analysis of test data including a comparison to estimated pretest performance predictions. The high volume of data involved often requires analysis with various computer programs. Experience with computer coding programs is highly desired.
  • Act as design support to programs that are in the production phase (on one or more programs).
  • Act as an integrated product team lead, guiding the design activities of a small team of engineers and designers, while maintaining cost and schedule control.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
  • BS in Engineering is required, preferably Mechanical or Aerospace.
  • Six or more years of related mechanical design experience.
  • Strong computer aided design (CAD) skills, preferably with PTC Creo (Pro-E) or SOLIDWORKS.
  • Strong mechanical skills and exposure to ASME Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
  • Possess an understanding of finite element analysis codes such as ANSYS or ABAQUS for structural analysis and thermal analysis of designs.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes is desired to include machining, 3D printing, and injection molding.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. It is highly desirable to have prior team leadership experience.
  • Ability to multitask and organize/prioritize job assignments in a rapidly changing, short turn-around environment.
  • Understanding of Six Sigma disciplines, design for assembly / design for manufacturing (DFA/DFM).
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Project).
  • Ability to travel (approximately 5 to 8 times per year to meet with customers and suppliers).
  • Security regulations require that the individual must be a U.S. citizen and must have the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance to a level of Secret.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience developing electronics packaging solutions for challenging environmental condition: shock, temperature, electromagnetic and others.
  • Electromechanical mechanism or electro-explosive device design and analysis experience.
  • Possess an understanding of computer programs such as Python, C++ or Fortran.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
Associated topics: aerodynamic, assembly, boiler, cae, machine, mechanism, motor, proe, solidworks, thermal

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