2027 Associate Engineer / Engineer Aeronautical - WAFB & OKC

Northrop Grumman•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•$62,300 - $112,700•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is hiring an Associate Engineer Aeronautical (level 1) or Engineer Aeronautical (level 2) for its Vehicle Engineering group within the Aeronautics Systems Sector. The group develops manned and unmanned aircraft platforms. The position is based at either Whiteman AFB, Missouri, or Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and may involve travel 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. A Secret clearance is listed as required at the start; the qualifications also state that candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance and Program Special Access, which may be required to start. The selected candidate will design, develop, and test aircraft parts; establish structural specifications; perform stress analysis and performance testing; review models, drawings, and repairs for accuracy and conformance to applicable standards; coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve defects; and prepare structural engineering analyses for products made with metallic or composite materials. The level 1 role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM discipline completed by August 2027. The level 2 role requires a master's degree completed by August 2027, or a bachelor's degree plus two years of aeronautical or similar engineering experience by August 2027. Both levels require a relevant STEM major and eligibility to obtain and maintain the specified clearances. Listed pay ranges are $62,300–$93,500 for level 1 and $75,100–$112,700 for level 2. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Northrop Grumman also lists health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.

Requirements

For Associate Engineer Aeronautical (level 1): Be completing or have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution by August 2027.
For level 1: Major in or have majored in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a similar STEM degree.
For Engineer Aeronautical (level 2): Be completing or have completed a master's degree from an accredited institution by August 2027, or be completing a bachelor's degree and have two years of aeronautical engineering or similar engineering experience by August 2027.
For level 2: Major in or have majored in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a similar STEM degree.
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance and Program Special Access; U.S. citizenship is required. Final approved clearance and access may be required to start.

Nice To Haves

Overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher.
Previous internship, co-op, or other work experience.
Leadership and teamwork capabilities.
Interpersonal communication skills.
Professional, community, or extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test aircraft parts, considering the natural laws affecting flight and efficient use of materials.
Establish structural specifications, perform stress analysis, and conduct performance tests.
Participate in developing and reviewing models, drawings, and repairs for accuracy, clarity, completeness, and conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications.
Carry out repairs and coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to identify effective solutions to defects.
Analyze, research, and develop structural engineering analysis packages involving metallic or composite structural materials for product design or operation.