Principal MLI Design Engineer/Senior Principal MLI Design Engineer (Level 3/4)
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Interface with multiple disciplines to define
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Northrop Grumman is looking for a Principal MLI Design Engineer/Senior Principal MLI Design Engineer (Level 3/4) to support our Thermal Insulated Products (TIP) section within the Environmental & Specialty Test Department. This position will provide the right candidate an opportunity to gain exposure to all facets of spacecraft integration and test operations. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California.
Responsibilities
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Interface with multiple disciplines to define requirements for MLI (Multi-Layer Insulation) development.
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Utilize CAD tools (Catia V5 and others) to create 3D models of spacecraft thermal insulation, fabrication templates, and installation drawings.
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Plan and coordinate the fabrication of thermal insulation products from designing templates to meet program schedule milestone dates.
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Coordinate, plan, lead, and participate in MLI installation efforts, from initial concept demonstrations to flight installations at unit, subsystem, and system levels.
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Provide support during spacecraft launch activities.
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Represent the thermal products organization as the prime technical contact on various programs
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Knowledge of all types of MLI products and processes (materials, fabrication techniques, installation techniques)
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Willingness to work extended hours, alternate shifts, weekends, and travel, as directed
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Develop written installation procedures
What We Offer
~1 min readRequirements
~1 min readBachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master's Degree
Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong technical briefing skills
Ability to work extended hours, alternate shifts, weekends, and travel, as directed
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 9 years of experience; 7 years with Master's Degree
Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong technical briefing skills
Ability to work extended hours, alternate shifts, weekends, and travel, as directed
Experience with Thermal Insulation Product fabrication and integration methodologies
Experience with CATIA V5 and/or CATIA 3DX
Currently possess active DoD TS or SCI clearance
Understanding of and proficiency in CAPE procedure execution
Knowledge of and experience working with critical flight spacecraft hardware
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
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- October 8, 2026
- Last seen
- October 8, 2026
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- October 8, 2026
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