Job Title: Mechanical Design EngineerLocation: On-Site, Plymouth, MN
Company Overview:
Join Northrop, a pioneering leader in the defense industry. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge programs, including the Jackal project, that contribute to the advancement of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
Position Summary:
We are seeking two experienced Mechanical Engineers to support integrated teams focusing on propulsion systems and airframe design for UAS and missile systems. This role will involve hands-on design and development work, requiring strong technical skills and industry experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with team members to design, develop, and integrate propulsion and airframe systems.
- Design fuel systems, including fluid handling components, pressure regulators, and flow systems.
- Work with hydraulic systems and ensure functionality of check valves and fittings.
- Utilize strong mechanical engineering skills to drive design processes using CREO 7.0.
- Apply GD&T principles to ensure manufacturability and reliability of systems.
- Conduct thorough analysis and support the development of testing procedures.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in UAS, aviation, or missile systems.
- Proven experience in fuel system design or strong design capabilities in mechanical engineering.
- Familiarity with fluid handling components and hydraulic systems is highly desirable.
- Experience with CREO 7.0 and understanding of GD&T is essential.
- U.S. Citizenship is required; a security clearance is a plus but not mandatory.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $40.00
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 17, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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