Engineer Propulsion Level 2 or Level 3 Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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Engineer Level 2

Job Summary

Perform design of one or more moderately complex or portions of structural components and functional systems of company products. Generally work from preliminary studies developed by higher graded engineers. Analyze requirements for materials, structural component, or functional systems. Select applicable analytical data from previous products, determine the technical principles involved, mathematically define the problem and compute the engineering characteristics consistent with the specifications, design needs and requirements of other portions of the product. Release results as design data after review by higher graded engineer. Develop original ideas and elaborate on preliminary design concepts. Evaluate completed design with supervisor and other technical groups and make modification necessary to achieve the most ideal design.

Job Responsibilities

  • Performs design of one or more moderately complex or portions of structural components and functional systems.

  • With limited supervision, applies theoretical knowledge and engineering techniques to the solution of more complex components, structures, and sub-assemblies.

  • Responds in a timely manner to all requests and explores all avenues within authority and makes appropriate referrals to other sources.

  • Makes thoughtful and valuable suggestions and recommendations for improving own work and/or group's work.

  • Establish requirements for materials, structural components, and functional systems.

  • Release results as design data after review from other engineers.

  • Document results of design activities.

Basic Qualifications

  • Requires Bachelors in STEM & 2 years of related experience or Master's Degree in STEM, with Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering preferred..

  • Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite.

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, presentation and critical thinking skills.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Power Point)

  • Working knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) software

  • Knowledge of ASME Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current active Security Clearance

  • Working knowledge of NX

  • Knowledge of general machine shop fabrication processes, additive manufacture experience desirable.

  • Understanding of design for assembly / design for manufacturing (DFA/DFM).

  • Ability and willingness to travel

Engineer Level 3

Job Summary

Perform mechanical design of one or more moderately complex structural components and functional systems of company products. Generally work from preliminary studies developed by higher graded engineers. Analyze requirements for materials, structural component, or functional systems. Select applicable analytical data from previous products, determine the technical principles involved, mathematically define the problem and compute the engineering characteristics consistent with the specifications, design needs and requirements of other portions of the product. Release results as design data after review by higher graded engineer. Develop original ideas and elaborate on preliminary design concepts. Evaluate completed design with supervisor and other technical groups and make modification necessary to achieve an ideal design.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform mechanical design of moderately complex advanced propulsion components and functional systems with limited supervision.

  • Apply theoretical knowledge, engineering techniques, and test data to the solution of more complex components, structures, and sub-assemblies.

  • Develop original ideas on preliminary design concepts with other technical groups and make modifications necessary to optimize designs.

  • Establish requirements for materials, structural components, and functional systems.

  • Determine engineering tasks required for project planning and execution

  • Document results of design activities and release results after review from other engineers.

  • Make recommendations for improving own work and/or group's work.

Basic Qualifications

  • Requires Bachelors in STEM & 5 years of related experience or Master's Degree in STEM & 3 years of related experience or a PhD in STEM, with Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering preferred.

  • Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite.

  • Proficiency with Siemens NX.

  • Ability and willingness to travel.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with mechanical design of propulsion or fluid systems.

  • Current active Security Clearance.

  • Proficiency with Siemens Teamcenter United Architecture.

  • Ability to interpret and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Salary Range: $77,200 - $115,800

Salary Range 2: $95,100 - $142,700

Employees may be eligible for 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.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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