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Northrop Grumman is looking for a **Principal MLI Design Engineer** to support our **Thermal Insulated Products (TIP)** section within the Environmental & Specialty Test Department. This position will provide the right candidate an opportunity to gain exposure to all facets of spacecraft integration and test operations. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Interface with multiple disciplines to define requirements for MLI (Multi-Layer Insulation) development.

+ Utilize CAD tools (Catia V5 and others) to create 3D models of spacecraft thermal insulation, fabrication templates, and installation drawings.

+ Plan and coordinate the fabrication of thermal insulation products from designing templates to meet program schedule milestone dates.

+ Coordinate, plan, lead, and participate in MLI installation efforts, from initial concept demonstrations to flight installations at unit, subsystem, and system levels.

+ Provide support during spacecraft launch activities.

+ Represent the thermal products organization as the prime technical contact on various programs

+ Knowledge of all types of MLI products and processes (materials, fabrication techniques, installation techniques)

+ Willingness to work extended hours, alternate shifts, weekends, and travel, as directed

+ Develop written installation procedures

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

+ Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

+ 401k

+ Educational Assistance

+ Life Insurance

+ Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

+ Paid Time Off

+ Health & Wellness Resources

+ Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master's Degree; OR 1 years with a PhD

+ Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong technical briefing skills

+ Ability to work extended hours, alternate shifts, weekends, and travel, as directed

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience with Thermal Insulation Product fabrication and integration methodologies

+ Experience with CATIA V5 and/or CATIA 3DX

+ Currently possess active DoD TS or SCI clearance

+ Understanding of and proficiency in CAPE procedure execution

+ Knowledge of and experience working with critical flight spacecraft hardware