Mechanical Design Engineer 2/3

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer 2/3 to support the development and ongoing sustainment of new and existing designs for US Navy surface ship and submarine propulsion and power generation systems. This onsite role is based in Sunnyvale, CA and covers work from early design concepts through detailed engineering, production support, and formal technical communications.

Role Summary

In this position, you will apply mechanical engineering principles to turbine generator components and subsystems, contributing to design concepts, trade studies, evaluations, and the technical briefing process. The work spans design development, documentation, reviews, and follow-through across test and production phases.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles and industry practice in the design of assigned turbine generator components and subsystems.
• Develop design concepts, perform trade studies, and conduct supporting evaluations and analyses.
• Participate in detail design, drawing development, design reviews, release for manufacture, and follow through test and production phases.
• Prepare and present formal technical briefings as required.

Requirements

• Level 2: Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline with 2 years relevant experience, or Master of Science in a STEM discipline with no relevant experience.
• Computer skills developing designs using solid modeling software such as CREO or NX (Level 2).
• Working knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 drawing standards and geometric tolerance (Level 2).
• Fluency in mechanical engineering principles and proficiency developing design concepts, performing trade studies, and conducting supporting evaluations and analyses (Level 2).
• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret security clearance.
• Level 3: Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline with 5 years relevant experience, or Master of Science in a STEM discipline with 3 years relevant experience.
• Computer skills developing designs using solid modeling software such as CREO or NX (Level 3).
• Working knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 drawing standards and geometric tolerance (Level 3).
• Fluency in mechanical engineering principles and proficiency developing design concepts, performing trade studies, and conducting supporting evaluations and analyses (Level 3).
• US Citizenship required (Level 3).

Technologies

• CREO
• NX
• ANSI Y14.5
• GD&T
• FEA software
• Ansys Workbench

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Additional Information

• Location: Sunnyvale, CA (onsite)
• Salary: USD 83,400 - 155,400 per year
• Primary level range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00
• Secondary level range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
• Relocation assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Clearance required for start: No
• Clearance type: Secret
• Depending on the position: employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay; annual bonuses may reward individual contributions and company results; Long Term Incentives may apply to employees in Vice President or Director positions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an Engineering Discipline
• 2 years’ experience in rotating turbomachinery
• Knowledge in GD&T and solid modeling NX
• Current active DoD Secret clearance
• Experience with FEA software such as Ansys Workbench

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date.