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What is the difference between Engineer Mechanical Engineer vs Mechanical Design Engineer?

AspectEngineer Mechanical EngineerMechanical Design Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Professional Engineer (PE) license (optional)Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, often with certifications in CAD or design software
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, R&D labs, construction sites, officesDesign studios, engineering offices, CAD labs
Industry UsageBroadly used across manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, energyPrimarily in product design, automotive, aerospace, consumer goods

Engineer Mechanical Engineers focus on designing, analyzing, and maintaining mechanical systems, often working across various industries. Mechanical Design Engineers specialize in creating detailed product designs and CAD models. While both roles require a mechanical engineering background, Mechanical Design Engineers concentrate more on the conceptual and detailed design process, whereas Mechanical Engineers may handle broader engineering tasks including analysis and testing.

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Mechanical Engineer or Principal Mechanical Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corporation

San Diego, CA

$114K - $171K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Northrop Grumman rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 363 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

88th of 540 rated manufacturers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer or Principal Mechanical Engineer for the common avionics design team located in Rancho Bernardo, CA. Selected candidate must be from a commutable distance from site.

This Mechanical Engineer will report to the common products design team IPT Manager and will work to design deliverable electro-mechanical chassis assemblies using 3D modeling software. Close coordination with electrical engineering teams and other technical groups as required in order to integrate equipment into the chassis design.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer or Principal Mechanical Engineer for the common avionics design team located in Rancho Bernardo, CA. Selected candidate must be from a commutable distance from site.

This Mechanical Engineer will report to the common products design team IPT Manager and will work to design deliverable electro-mechanical chassis assemblies using 3D modeling software. Close coordination with electrical engineering teams and other technical groups as required in order to integrate equipment into the chassis design.

This position may be filled at either the Mechanical Engineer or Principal Mechanical Engineer level based on the qualifications below.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Basic qualifications for an Engineer Mechanical - Bachelors in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 2 years engineering related experience, OR Master's in STEM with 0 years of experience
  • Basic qualifications for a Principal Engineer Mechanical - Bachelors in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5 years engineering related experience, OR Master's in STEM with 3 years of experience, OR a PhD in STEM and 1 year of experience
  • Proficiency in mechanical design with CATIA Computer Aided Design (CAD) software
  • Experience creating and releasing Build-To-Print (BTP) engineering packages
  • Ability to provide guidance on electrical/mechanical part selection, fabrication, and installation in accordance with military, industry, and company M&P specifications
  • Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with all levels of the organization
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an active in-scope US Government Secret or Top-Secret clearance
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Final US Government Secret or Top Secret Clearance
  • 2+ years of air vehicle avionics electronics packaging and electronic test fixture mechanical design experience
  • Experience with circuit board and cable assembly design & manufacturing
  • Thorough understanding of MIL specifications and aerospace standards
  • 5+ years of air vehicle avionics electronics packaging and electronic test fixture mechanical design experience
  • Working understanding of MIL-STD-810G/DO-160, MIL-HDBK-516C requirements, and DO254 design assurance guidance for flight certification
  • Able to perform standard mechanical analyses including mechanical stackup, tolerance, and thermal analysis of avionics box design
  • Able to verify the structural integrity of avionics box design using stress Finite Element Analysis tools
  • Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools such as Teamcenter or Enovia
  • Experience in applying Configuration Management practices
  • Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) ASME Y14.5M application
  • Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking, troubleshooting issues, and problem-solving skills
Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00The 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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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.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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