Mechanical Engineer, Principal Mechanical Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Mechanical Engineer developing and supporting Command Systems Hardware Design for the Sentinel program at Northrop Grumman. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful hardware integration and design documentation.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeRoy • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $72,100 - $125,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply ASME standard processes and procedures to identify, design, and procure electrical and mechanical hardware.
Support design of integrated assemblies in accordance with decomposed requirements, compliance documents, and architecture diagrams to support the Sentinel critical design review campaign.
Assist in trade studies, Analysis of Alternatives, and create design artifacts including 3-dimensional models and product definition packages documented and released using Siemens-based Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and modeling (NX) tools.
Operate in and capture inputs from a multi-disciplinary engineering environment consisting of Systems, Software, Design, Compliance, and Hardware engineers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.
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 need.
Experience performing CAD modeling with design tools such as Siemens NX or similar.
Working knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Word, Excel, Power Point, and Engineering - Scheduling tools and applications.
Experience resolving issues and providing technical support.
Capable of working under general supervision and in team environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

ASME standardsCAD modelingSiemens NXProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM)3-dimensional modelingdesign artifactsAnalysis of Alternativesdesign supporttechnical support

Soft Skills

teamworkproblem-solvingcommunicationability to work under supervision

Certifications

U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) approval