Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking an Opto-Mechanical Engineer - Level 2 to join the Vehicle Engineering Directorate within Western Region Engineering. This position is located onsite in Redondo Beach, CA.
*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Furthermore, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Perform opto-mechanical engineering on multiple projects through all phases of development and manufacturing
- Conduct technical specifications, conceptual designs, trade studies, detail designs, procedures, assembly, testing, and reports
- Assist with technical data packages including fabrication, source control, and assembly drawings in accordance with internal drawing standards
- Perform engineering analysis to validate design solutions with respect to technical performance, environmental durability, manufacturability, schedule and cost
- Support the on-time execution of development programs by proactively mitigating risks and pursuing opportunities
- Assist with internal design reviews, provide, and incorporate feedback from reviewers and management
- Employ strong interpersonal and communication skills while contributing to an integrated product team
- Demonstrate accountability to obtain results and contribute to organizational objectives
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree in STEM discipline
- Must have active SCI access at the time of application or an active Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company, prior to the start date
- Experience with electromechanical, opto-mechanical, or mechanisms design
- Experience with Creo, Solidworks, NX, or CATIA V5/3dExp industry CAD software
Preferred Qualifications:
- M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM technical discipline
- Experience with the design, development, analysis, and verification of opto-mechanical or mechanized or electro-mechanical products
- Proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T)
- Experience working on Special Access Programs
- Active U.S. Government TS/SCI clearance
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