Principal Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Engineer - 17047

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Roy
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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’s Defense Systems sector is seeking a Mechanical Engineer/ Principal Mechanical Engineer on the Command and Launch Infrastructure Integration team. This position is in our Strategic Deterrent Systems Division to execute the Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase of the Sentinel Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program. This position will be located on campus in Roy, UT and may require on-site support at product manufacturing and integration sites. The qualified candidate will work within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment, interfacing with IPT leadership, suppliers, customers, and other technical disciplines to engineer design solutions to challenging problems through the development of Product Definition Packages (PDP). Roles and Responsibilities: • Create and implement deployable mechanical mechanisms that are verified through test/analysis • Develop CAD models visualizing various design solutions • Deliver required PDPs on time to meet program objectives • Develop Infrastructure Integration PDPs with the various element teams to proactively eliminate disconnects and design clashes. • Identify gaps within a design and/or requirements and provide a resolution that is cost effective, innovative, and has minimal impact to others. • Ensure the developed PDPs meet the design requirements from the various element/configured item specifications. Position Benefits: As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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 positions 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. Basic Qualifications: Mechanical Engineer (T2) - Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with 2 years of experience; or Master's degree with 0 years of experience. Principal Mechanical Engineer: 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD An active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need. Experience with design/fabrication techniques for structural details, assemblies, and/or installations. Experience using product lifecycle management (PLM) or Product Data management (PDM) tools. Experience with 3-D modeling Preferred Qualifications: ICBM Experience Experience in creating a Product Definition Package (PDP) or PDP like products Experience with the ASME Y14.X suite of engineering drawing standards Ability to work closely with multiple functional organizations (Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Field Operations, etc.) Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter CPLM (Common Product Lifecycle Management) tools 2 year of experience with 3-D modeling tools 2 year of experience using product lifecycle management (PLM) tools Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00 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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