Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Apopka
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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. Northrop Grumman has an immediate employment opportunity available for a Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer located in Apopka, FL. What You’ll Get to Do: The Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer will contribute to a team designs, develops, tests, delivers, and operates advanced prototypes and unique laser systems for military ground, air, and space applications. Position is for a direct contributor with leadership responsibilities. Roles & Responsibilities: The candidate shall be well versed in opto-mechanical engineering design principles and in technical problem solving. Serve the program as a functional lead and integration engineer. Support development of a variety of unique opto-mechanical equipment designed for camera and laser applications. This involves a broad spectrum of engineering disciplines so a solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles, and the design and production process is required to be successful. Work closely with Chief Engineer and Program Management to drive the hardware design, working within challenging schedules. Derive system level requirements into mechanical designs. Drive continuous process improvements on fielded equipment and procedures Provide engineering design and analysis guidance Basic Qualifications: B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or STEM Degree and 8 years engineering experience, or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or STEM Degree and 6 years engineering experience. Must have 6 years of experience in the design of Optical-Mechanical systems Must have 8 years of experience with 3D CAD. Must have 6 years of experience with drawing creation and implementation of ANSI Y14.5M GD&T standards Must have 4 years of experience leading and mentoring a team of junior mechanical engineers US Citizenship is required Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance. Clearance is not required to start. Must be able to obtain and maintain this level of clearance for continued employment. Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency in Creo and/or NX 3D Package Experience with TeamCenter-Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar Configuration Management applications Experience with Siemens NX Experience with Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS preferred) for Structural, Thermal, and/or Computational Fluid Dynamics Experience with DOD, Military, and/or Space specifications Experience in Additive Manufacturing (Plastic and Metal) Familiarity with DFM/DFA principles Experience as a CAM/IPT Lead supporting the integration of complex laser and optical-mechanical prototypes Primary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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