Aeronautical Engineer (Level 1/2)

Northrop GrummanSan Diego, CA
$76,200 - $114,700Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has opportunities for an Associate Aeronautical Engineer or Aeronautical Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA. Designs, develops, and tests a variety of power plants, aircraft, missiles, and parts, taking into consideration the most efficient use of the natural laws affecting flight. Establishes structural specifications, performs stress analysis, and conducts performance tests. This role may be filled at either an Associate Engineer (Level 1) or Systems Test Engineer (Level 2) level.

Requirements

  • For Engineer (Level 1): Must have a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a Master's Degree and 0 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. government Secret clearance.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) as determined by business needs
  • For Principal Engineer (Level 2): Must have a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a Master's Degree and 0 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. government Secret clearance.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR) as determined by business needs
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

  • An active U.S. government Secret clearance or higher (with background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
  • Demonstrated communication and technical writing skills.
  • Proven ability to brief technical presentations to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Designs, develops, and tests a variety of power plants, aircraft, missiles, and parts, taking into consideration the most efficient use of the natural laws affecting flight.
  • Establishes structural specifications, performs stress analysis, and conducts performance tests.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • health insurance coverage
  • life and disability insurance
  • savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
  • overtime
  • shift differential
  • discretionary bonus
  • Annual bonuses
  • Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
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