Sr Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Level 4)

Northrop Grumman•Chandler, AZ

2d•$122,800 - $184,200•Onsite

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 Space Systems is searching for a Sr. Principal Engineer (Level 4) to perform integration and test engineer responsibilities for Launch Vehicles, at our Chandler, AZ facility. This position will be 100% on-site in Chandler.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 8 years of relevant experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience
Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Top-Security security clearance
Hands-on mechanical integration, electrical testing and diagnostic experience
Experience with aerospace standards/guidelines
Ability to travel: Travel expectation 10-20%
Experience leading/training other engineers and/or team members

Nice To Haves

Ability to innovate and lead digital transformation efforts
Ability to lead efforts in 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 in a team environment, and lead small projects or teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
BS in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering
Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance
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
Two or more launch campaign experiences, preferably on multiple programs

Responsibilities

Establish Space Systems system tools to be used for program execution
Leading/directing/performing hands-on mechanical integration and/or electrical testing at a systems level
Developing/maintaining procedures for the assembly and test of launch vehicle systems
Developing concept of operations for assembly and testing of vehicles
Incorporating hardware and/or software design changes
Documenting & dispositioning hardware discrepancies, pursuing root cause & corrective actions
Planning and scheduling day to day tasks
Constant and timely communication with other team members and leadership
Leading, training, tasking other engineers and team members
Transferring knowledge to less experienced I&T engineers
Guiding, mentoring and training other team members, face-to-face, on a daily basis