Integration and Test Principal Aeronautical Engineer

Northrop Grumman

77d • $95,300 - $142,900

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. Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 Years with Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Aerospace Engineering or qualifying discipline; 3 Years with Master of Science in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Aerospace Engineering or qualifying discipline.
• Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain a U.S. Passport for travel.
• Ability to innovate and lead digital transformation efforts.
• Ability to lead out at solving problems and driving all tasks to completion.
• Ability to work at a fast pace, while multi-tasking, and still communicate effectively.
• Ability to work multiple programs at the same time, if/when needed.
• Ability to work in a team environment, and lead small projects or teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on mechanical integration experience.
• A secret /DoD active clearance is required to start this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with aerospace standards/guidelines.
• Experience with MES, or other digital work instruction platform.
• Experience working with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, and high voltage systems.
• Experience with external customer interfacing including meetings, presentations & negotiations.
• Experience performing formal requirements decomposition and/or verification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Integration and Test Principal Aeronautical Engineer for the Strike Program.
• Establish Space Systems system tools to be used for program execution.
• Perform hands-on mechanical integration work.
• Develop/maintain procedures for the assembly and test of launch vehicle systems.
• Develop concept of operations for assembly and testing of vehicles.
• Incorporate hardware design changes.
• Document & disposition hardware discrepancies, pursuing root cause & corrective actions.
• Plan and schedule day-to-day tasks.
• Communicate constantly and timely with other team members.
• Transfer knowledge to less experienced I&T engineers.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree