RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission! Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Level 2/3 with experience in mechanical design and modeling of rotating machinery. Experience in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid flow is beneficial for the development and ongoing support of new and existing turbines, bearings, coupings, heat exchangers, and other system components used in surface ship and submarine propulsion and power generation systems for the US Navy based out of Sunnyvale, CA. What You'll get to Do: Our Sunnyvale site specializes in the development, manufacture, assembly and testing of propulsion and power generation systems for naval surface ships and submarines. The candidate selected will apply their skills to support current and future Navy Power & Propulsion Turbomachinery development. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: • Develop conceptual designs of Aerothermal systems that employ thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow. • Provide knowledge and innovative technical approaches. • Perform thermal-fluid system analysis and predict its performance using both commercial and in-house codes; conduct prototype tests and test data analysis. • Apply practical experience and professional insight to determine the optimal solutions based on performance, risk, cost, etc. • Work independently on thermal/fluid design projects and provide support for manufacturers and customers. • Present results to peers and customers in design reviews. • Define, develop and implement related R&D projects. This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below: Basic Qualifications for Level 2 • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 2 years related experience; or Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with no related experience. • 2 years of experience in engineering analysis and product development. • Deep understanding of thermodynamics, fluid flow & heat transfer as well as engineering design practices. • Must have Gas or Steam Turbine experience. • US Citizenship required. • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret security clearance. Basic Qualifications for Level 3 • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 5 years related experience; or Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 3 years related experience. or PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with no related experience. • 2 years of experience in engineering analysis and product development. • Deep understanding of thermodynamics, fluid flow & heat transfer as well as engineering design practices. • Must have Gas or Steam Turbine experience. • US Citizenship required. • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications: • Active Secret clearance. • Master's degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, or a closely related engineering discipline. • Proficiency with an engineering coding language (e.g. MATLAB, C or Fortran), MS Office and UNIX based workstations. Salary Range: $81,300.00 - $121,900.00Salary Range 2: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00 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.
See More Details >>Job Description Primary Function of Position The Mechanical Design Engineer works in cross-functional teams to develop, document, and validate new product designs of the da Vinci® Surgical System as well as improve existing designs to meet the needs of our customers. Essential Job Duties • Create new product architectures for next generation instruments • Conceptualize and analyze complex electro-mechanical assemblies, create theoretical models, conduct empirical confirmation and perform computer assisted simulations • Design and develop mechanical parts and assemblies, with careful consideration for mechanical design, kinematics, materials (plastics & metals), and manufacturability • Create product functional requirements and design specifications • Perform design FMEA and support other risk analyses (clinical, process, supplier) • Develop and perform component verification testing and product validation testing • Provide engineering support to Manufacturing, Clinical, and Test Engineering teams to facilitate transfer of designs. • Work collaboratively with remote/hybrid team members and multi-disciplinary teams
See More Details >>About the Position Altex is developing high performance heat exchangers and thermal management systems, for use in military and commercial energy and power markets. The military product line is growing substantially, and a position is open for a dynamic candidate, with engineering background for maintaining the quality of the final product, by managing the quality of the parts and assemblies that are delivered by the suppliers and contract manufacturers, to ensure that the MIL SPEC product meets the required quality standard and the specifications, for shipment to the customer. The position requires a BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, with degree (MS) or BS Minor in Quality, with 2 years of experience with Quality, related to mechanical systems. Position and responsibilities will be based on candidate review. The candidate who shows superior capabilities in some or all of the below job functions will be considered • Quality, ISO 9001:2015, and AS9102B knowledge and experience • Hands on system inspection which meets quality and CMM requirements • Interacting with suppliers and contract manufacturers, for quality delivery and FAI • Interacting with customer quality team for meeting the customer quality requirements • Conduct tests on inbound materials from suppliers and outbound products for shipping • Familiarity with Solid modeling and design, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 • Ensure that all of the quality check procedures put in place by the company are followed during every production phase • Create comprehensive documentation for quality issues and note the corrective actions that were taken • Educate production team on quality control issues and work with departmental managers to improve overall company safety and product quality • Create process checklists and coordinate quality inspections with departmental managers • Review of hardware defects, and identification of systemic root causes and process improvements • Maintain calibration records • Production of reports Requirements • Bachelors or Master Degrees in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, with Quality degree or emphasis • Two years of Quality experience • QMS and ISO 9001:2015 experience • Previous experience with mechanical systems, or component assembly and delivery • Solidworks experience and stack up tolerance verification • Skilled in documenting activities and maintaining records • Ability to manage time, resources and staff • Ability to direct technicians • Good communication and team working skills • Comfortable working in a rapid pace environment, and handling multiple projects, simultaneously • Experience working in an ISO 9001 compliant environment Personal Attributes • Motivated, creative, and committed • Positive, with “can do” attitude • Quick learner • Capable of working in a small and innovative company environment • Communicative and a team player • Good analytical skills Company Overview and Benefits Altex Technologies Corporation (www.altextech.com) has been developing and commercializing innovative energy solutions, which are clean, quiet, efficient and cost effective, since 1985. Innovations currently being developed include heat exchangers for military vehicles, condensers for utility power systems and industrial/commercial cooling systems, and recuperative heat exchangers for supercritical CO2 power systems, which are driven by waste heat, nuclear, biomass, fossil and concentrated solar energy sources. In addition, Altex is developing combined heat and power systems, biomass to power systems, biomass to drop in liquid fuels conversion systems, fuel processors and fuel cell systems, and low NOx combustors and pollution abatement reactors. Our clients include U. S. government agencies (e. g. DOE, EPA, DOA, DARPA, Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force), state agencies (California Energy Commission and California Air Resources Board), and many energy, environmental, and defense equipment manufacturers, throughout the world, including multibillion dollar companies. Altex is located in Sunnyvale, California, and provides competitive salaries and benefits. Altex provides very competitive benefits packages, to all full time employees. Employees are provided three weeks Paid Time Off (PTO), and ten days of paid holidays. Altex insurance programs cover medical, dental, vision, worker’s compensation, and life insurance. Altex also has a retirement plan, which employees are entitled to after one year of continuous employment with the company. This plan includes a tax deferred retirement account, which the employee controls, through a family of mutual funds. Historically, the company has contributed 5-10% of the employee’s base salary to the employee’s account. In addition, bonus targets are set at the beginning of each yearly review period, which are executed if the staff meets the mutually agreed to objectives. Our interest in the setting of the compensation package is to ensure that the staff member is rewarded for their efforts, at Altex. How to Apply Please send your resume to altexjobs@altextech.com with Subject “Manufacturing Mechanical Quality Engineer”.
See More Details >>Becoming a mechanical trades professional typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in Sunnyvale, CA, last about three to four years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 mechanical engineers nationwide, with a significant presence in Sunnyvale, and projects a 11% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Sunnyvale earn an average of $1,020 per week in Sunnyvale, with an annual overtime average of $48,000. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel help aspiring mechanical trades professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $100,000 annually for experienced professionals.
