Sr Principal Engineer Mechanical
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States-Florida-Melbourne
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Principal
- Salary
- $111.7k – $167.5k/yr
- Sponsorship
- Sponsors visa
- Posted
- Sep 4, 2026
Skills
About this role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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 Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL . The selected candidate will contribute in the research, design, analysis, manufacture, and testing associated with aircraft Support Equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical design of test, measurement, and handling equipment used on military aircraft. Gathering data, requirements development, interfacing with suppliers, and performing basic stress and tolerance analysis Acting as manufacturing liaison during build process of your project to ensure overall quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved Development of test plans and performing environmental testing of Support Equipment Testing and integration of manufactured Support Equipment on aircraft Basic knowledge of design and analysis tools for mechanical design as well as basic drafting skills to include a working knowledge of solid modeling techniques (NX, Pro Engineer, or Catia). The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels. Candidate must also be willing to occasionally travel to various site locations to demonstrate the function of the designed Support Equipment.
Basic Qualifications
Must have a Bachelors degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 6 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 4 years of relevant military / professional experience Experience using CAD software in generating detailed engineering drawings used for manufacturing mechanical and/or electrical assemblies Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher security clearance Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering experience in the design of mechanical and/or electro-mechanical subsystems Current, active in-scope U.S. Government Secret or higher security clearance Ability to obtain additional Special Access Program (SAP) access Experience using FEA software in performance of stress analysis of mechanical and/or electrical assemblies to include static and dynamic analysis to MIL-STD-810 requirements FAA A&P Certificate or equivalent aircraft maintenance background Experience developing manufacturing drawings to GD&T standards Primary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00 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