Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer (17007)
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman,
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our team of qualified individuals. This position will be located at Roy, UT to support the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure. This position may be filled at a higher level based on qualifications below.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Work within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment, interfacing with IPT leadership, suppliers, customers, and other technical disciplines to engineer design solutions to challenging problems through the development of Interface Control Models (ICM). ICMs consists of 3D models (NX) for space allocation and interface detail for all Command and Launch (C&L) facilities and equipment.
- →Create and implement 3D CAD (NX) models that define space allocation and interface detail
- →Support the ICM team in capturing interface detail through design and board reviews
- →Implement program processes and engineering board approval processes for developed ICMs
- →Deliver required ICMs on time to meet program objectives
- →Integrate Interface Design ICMs with the various element teams to proactively eliminate disconnects and design clashes
- →Identify gaps and holes within the design and/or requirements and provide a path forward for resolution that is cost effective, innovative, and has minimal impact to others while filling the gap/hole
- →Ensure the developed ICMs meet the design requirements from the various element/configured item specifications
- →Determine technical solution in accordance with product specifications and recommend actions to representatives for coordinated product solution
- →Support digital transformation initiatives relating to ICM development and release
Requirements
~2 min readThis position may be filled at a Principal Mechanical Engineer level or at a Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer level
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 5 years of related experience; or a master’s degree with 3 years of related experience (Sr. Principal level requires 8 years with a bachelor's; or 6 years with a master's)
- Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
- Requires 1 year of experience with systems engineering principles and processes
- Requires 1 year of proven knowledge of design tools including TeamCenter/NX
- Requires 1 year of proven experience to read and interpret technical drawings
- Requires 1 year experience with design and fabrication techniques for structural details, assemblies, and installations
- Requires 1 year of experience in creating an ICM or ICM like product
- Proven knowledge of specifications and processes as they relate to engineering model-based definition
- Proven knowledge of product development lifecycle
- Able to work independently, function in a dynamic environment, and be flexible to changing direction
- ICBM Experience
- Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities
- Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations.
- Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner
- Experience in leading/supporting a development engineering team
- Demonstrated experience working with customers to ensure project success
- Experience in performing in an Agile environment and knowledge/understanding of JIRA
What We Offer
~2 min readAs a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
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- October 8, 2026
- Last seen
- October 8, 2026
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