Principal Design Engineer bei Northrop Grumman

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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 Defense Systems is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to support our Armament Systems Business Unit located in Plymouth, MN.

We are a leading producer of medium and large-caliber tactical and training ammunition for U.S. and allied militaries. Northrop Grumman is at the forefront of developing new, advanced ammunition types that include armor penetration, airbursting, proximity-fuzed and guided munitions to enhance lethality and overmatch on the battlefield.

Position Overview

• Designs major components or major portions of a functional system to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations.
• Develops basic data and makes preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes necessary to present design proposal.
• Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as, CAD, CAM or CATIA for more than 30 years with clear demonstration of mastering the tools and its application to the business.
• Investigates pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replace ability, strength-weight efficiency, and contractual specification requirements and cost.
• Coordinates with other organizations affected by design development.
• Makes layouts of complex assemblies and details parts of devices, mechanisms, and structures.
• Checks completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning.
• Identifies design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and recommends revisions and/or improvements in design layout to responsible engineers or designers.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, or closely related STEM discipline
• Must have 5 years of experience of experience as Electrical Engineer, Design Engineer, or closely rated field
• Experience with Printed Wiring Board (PWB) layout
• Experience using Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design suites such as Cadence, Altium and Mentor Graphics VX
• Strong organization, planning and time-management skills
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology with focus on ECAD and Drafting
• Extensive experience using Mentor Graphics Xpedition VX2.x, xDM and xDM library client.
• Experience in complex designs including the utilization of HDI technology
• Experience using Mentor Fablink or Blue Print for drawing creation
• Working knowledge of military design standards and GD&T techniques
• Current understanding of IPC industry standards
• Experience creating component cells, pads, and working within datasheets for part creation
• Experience working in EDM Library Cockpit
• Experience reviewing relevant Peer documentation including PWB and CCA drawing

Primary Level Salary Range: $95,800.00 - $143,600.00

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. Jetzt bewerben