Engineer Mechanical

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Job description

Requisition ID: R
Category: Engineering
Location: Vandenberg AFB - CA, United States of America
Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 1

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.

Job Description:

Northrop Grumman's Vandenberg Integration Site (VSFB) is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team. As a team member of the engineering, integration, test, and launch operations team, the Mechanical Engineer will support and manage various aspects of the assembly, integration, test, and launch activities of multiple Northrop Grumman Launch Vehicle Programs.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Perform integration, test, and launch operations on rockets and launch vehicles
Coordinate and lead Mechanical Technicians supporting activities such as, integration, test, checkout, operation, and maintenance of complex mechanical flight, ground testing and launching systems.
Create, edit, review, and maintain work instructions utilized during manufacturing and launch pad operations for correctness and completeness against mission requirements, launch vehicle configuration, and component changes and modifications
Lead the testing and evaluation/validation of mechanical systems
Coordinate and perform testing with customer, FAA, and site range and safety personnel
Perform day-of-launch activities including pad closeouts and launch countdown support
Implement new ideas and processes to improve manufacturing capability and efficiency Maintain launch day schedule by performing other duties as necessary

Job Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum EducationBachelors
Minimum Education or Experience2 Years with Bachelors in Science; 0 Years with Masters
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
Ability to work in a fast paced team environment and multi-task
Enthusiasm for hands-on work
Ability to communicate effectively with different disciplines
Ability to work 2nd shift operations as required
Ability to travel up to 5% if the time

Salary Range: 64200 - 96200

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 () we will require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by January 18, 2022 or by your start date if it is after January 18th. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.