Mechanical Engineer

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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, Platform Systems Modernization (PSM) Operating Unit (OU) is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to join our team at our Lake Charles, LA facility. Our team provides customers with support Special Mission Aircraft (SMA) heavy maintenance and modifications. This business area focuses on the support, design, analysis, modification, integration, ground and flight testing, airworthiness certification, and logistics support of airborne ISR platforms that are primarily highly modified commercial‑derivative aircraft.

This includes both Mission Equipment Package (MEP) Support, Platform Maintenance, and Platform/System Modification.

The Staff Mechanical Engineer should have knowledge of and experience with aircraft structural design/analysis as well as the various military, space, or aerospace standards commonly used in the defense and aerospace realm. In addition, the candidate should be familiar with aircraft maintenance and modification operations.

• The candidate will provide liaison support and develop detailed structural analyses in support of drawing release or aircraft repairs including but not limited to free body diagrams, internal or external loading and calculation of internal stresses. These analyses will be in support of Material Review Board (MRB), Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP) and fleet management activities.
• The candidate should have knowledge of Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), large transport aircraft structural design criteria, nonstandard repairs, and equivalent strength analysis.
• Provides technical guidance to liaison engineers in the design and substantiation of aircraft structural modification integration and/or repairs.

The successful candidate will be a self‑starter, a team player, and possess the ability to research and effectively resolve technical issues both independently and as part of a large multi‑disciplined team. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as interpersonal skills in order to coordinate with a variety of disciplines are also essential. This position requires the ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to frequently changing requirements.

The candidate will be required to effectively and efficiently work at offsite locations that may require travel.

This Position is Contingent upon Funding.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or other STEM related degree with 12 years related experience OR Master’s in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or other STEM related degree with 10 years related experience OR PhD in…