Northrop Grumman

Engineer Aeronautical/Principal Engineer Aeronautical

Northrop Grumman$79K — $118K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of related experience, or Master's with no experience for Aeronautical Engineer role
  • Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of experience, or Master's with 3 years for Principal Aeronautical Engineer role
  • Active US Government Secret clearance
  • Knowledge of NX Mechanical Design or similar parametric design tools
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office and network systems
  • Experience in creating mechanical drawings and design documents
  • Understanding of test engineering concepts

Responsibilities

  • Research, develop, design, and test mechanical components and systems
  • Review and modify test station design documents
  • Generate and manage Bill of Materials (BOMs) for test station development
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality and budget compliance
  • Develop and execute Acceptance Test Procedures for test stations
  • Design mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies using Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
  • Integrate and document mechanical designs for aerospace laboratory systems

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business
  • Company paid holidays
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team of qualified, and diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL, operating on our 9/80 schedule meaning you will get every other Friday off. This position has no opportunity for remote or hybrid work.

The selected candidate will contribute to the research, design, analysis, manufacturing and testing associated with Lab Design associated with Lab and aircraft Equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Researches, develops, designs, and tests Mechanical and mechanical components, equipment, and systems. Designs mechanical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
  • Roles and responsibilities will include:
  • Review, track, design and modify test station design documents as necessary.
  • Generate and track Bill of Materials (BOMs), schedule, and execution of test station development.
  • Coordinate with a multi-discipline team (supply chain, operations, QA, etc.) to ensure a quality product is built and remains on schedule and within budget.
  • Develop and perform Acceptance Test Procedures for test stations.
  • Designs will be accomplished utilizing ICD's. (Interface Control Document) Candidate must be able to develop mechanical design assemblies and sub-assemblies to be used to produce mechanical assembly BTP's (Build to Package's).
  • Responsibilities to include the development, integration and documentation of Laboratory systems, mechanical designs for aerospace programs. Develop and integrate mechanical designs of a functional system utilizing NX Mechanical Design Tool or other Mechanical design tool.


This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below

Basic Qualifications

This requisition may be filled at either a Aeronautical Engineer level or a Principal Aeronautical Engineer level.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Aeronautical Engineer:
  • Must have a Bachelor's degree AND 2 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 0 years of related professional/military experience.
  • Must have an active US Government secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
  • Knowledge of NX mechanical design or other parametric design tool.
  • Knowledge of networks and Microsoft computer skills are required.
  • Experience with design, mechanical drawings, models and design documentation
  • Understanding of test engineering concepts


Basic Qualifications for Principal Aeronautical Engineer
  • Must have a Bachelor's degree AND 5 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 3 years of related professional/military experience.
  • Must have an active US Government secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
  • Knowledge of NX mechanical design or other parametric design tool.
  • Knowledge of networks and Microsoft computer skills are required.
  • Experience with design, mechanical drawings, models and design documentation


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • MS in Mechanical/STEM Engineering
  • Experience with laboratory and test equipment design and development
  • Experience with creating and maintaining BOMs (Bill of Materials)
  • Experience developing and executing ATPs (Acceptance Test Procedures)
  • Experienced NX mechanical designer
  • Manufacturing/liaison support experience is also desired to support build and installation of assemblies as well as testing of aircraft systems.
  • Special Program Access


Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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