Principal Aeronautical Engineer/Sr. Principal Aeronautical Engineer
About The Position
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 Aeronautics Systems has opportunities for a Principal Aeronautical Engineer OR Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA! These roles may be filled at either the Principal Aeronautical Engineer OR Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer level, depending upon the qualifications below.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a relevant STEM discipline with 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of related engineering experience. (For Principal Aeronautical Engineer)
- Ability to obtain a US Government Secret clearance
- Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline with 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a relevant STEM discipline with 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline with 4 years of related engineering experience. (For Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer)
- U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Nice To Haves
- Active US Government Top Secret clearance
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test a variety of power plants, aircraft, missiles, and parts, taking into consideration the most efficient use of the natural laws affecting flight.
- Establish structural specifications, perform stress analysis, and conduct performance tests.
Benefits
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
