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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 Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Level 3 to join our team at our facility in Boulder, Colorado.
Responsibilities
- Primary role is to serve as a mechanical designer/developer for mechanical systems (mechanisms) design on a major Northrop Grumman Defense Systems program
- Research, plan, design, and develop mechanical/aerospace products for aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, ground vehicles and associated ground and test equipment
- Develop CAD models and 3D model based drawings using SolidWorks, Siemens NX and Team Center
- Verify specifications and designs through modeling and simulation, test data processing, and performance analysis
- Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including design, drawings, fabrication, test, installation, operation and maintenance
- Design of components/systems, and preliminary/sizing analysis for both stress and dynamic analysis of aerospace structures.
- Preparation and presentation of reports, briefings, design documents (drawings and specifications) and interface with customers.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of relevant experience
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance.
- Familiar with common engineering standards (ISO, ASME, Mil Spec, NAS, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience in electronics design, with a focus on the thermal analysis and optimization of electronics systems.
- Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision, function in a dynamic environment, and be flexible to changing direction
- 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 and printing
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience advancing the state of the art for next generation electronics thermal design
- Prior experience leading the thermal design of systems, CCAs, and microelectronics level thermal designs
- Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision, function in a dynamic environment, and be flexible to changing direction
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills when conveying technical content
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