Sr. Principal Engineer Aeronautical : Advanced Programs - Active Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman

90d • $118,600 - $178,000

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. The Mechanical Engineering Design, Integration & Test (DI&T) group is hiring for a Sr. Principal Engineer Aeronautical at our Chandler, AZ location. Engineers within the Advanced Programs product line work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, supporting key advances in complex missile system design and hypersonic technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 6 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 4 years of related engineering experience.
• Active US DoD Secret Security clearance, or higher required at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering.
• Active US DoD Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience developing and executing Technology Maturation Plans for launch vehicle or missile systems.
• Experience working in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) structure.
• Experience with DevOps practices, agile development, scrums, and JIRA/Confluence.
• Advanced understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5-2009, ASME Certification a plus.
• Hands-on Mechanical Integration Experience preferably in Aerospace field.
• Field integration and launch experience with missile systems or launch vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis, design, or test of one or more complex materials, structural components or functional systems within a missile system or launch vehicle.
• Apply a broad understanding of mechanical structural and thermal analysis principles to support product design.
• Complete detailed mechanical design of parts and assemblies utilizing 3D CAD Software (Siemens NX) modeling, 2D drafting through Model Based Definition, and release through Teamcenter PLM.
• Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes as they apply to Design for Manufacture (DFM).
• Perform technical oversight of key suppliers including specification development, reviewing key deliverables, and supporting product maturation ensuring key system requirements are met.
• Collaborate with analysis teams responsible for performing mass properties, structural, thermal, environments, and materials/processes reports.
• Create and deliver engineering briefings or reports to support design review activities.
• Develop test programs as needed to evaluate system elements, such as materials, structural components, or complex systems to support Technology Maturation.
• Manage test activities and test article fabrication, including documentation of results.
• Prepare and present technical briefing to upper management and customer on design/test activities.
• Utilize written and verbal communication skills.

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree