Northrop Grumman

Fluid Subsystems Engineer or Principal Fluid Subsystems Engineer

Northrop Grumman$79K — $147K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM discipline; Ph.D. preferred for Principal Engineer
  • 2-5 years of relevant experience depending on level; military experience accepted
  • U.S. government Secret clearance capabilities
  • Experience in aircraft subsystems fluidic routing design
  • Familiarity with CAD software applications

Responsibilities

  • Design tubes/ducts and routing elements for various aircraft subsystems
  • Create secondary structural elements to attach components to the aircraft
  • Utilize NX and Teamcenter for design-related tasks
  • Integrate components into aircraft applications
  • Collaborate with stakeholders on configuration production
  • Apply GD&T requirements for manufacturability
  • Attend and contribute to technical meetings and program reviews

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance possibly available
  • U.S. government Secret clearance required
  • Flexible work environment with some travel (10%)
  • Opportunities for leadership and mentoring
  • Participation in a dynamic team focused on aircraft design
  • Access to diverse engineering tools and software
  • Variety of company benefits including health insurance and PTO
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 Fluid Subsystems Engineer (Level 2) or Principal Fluid Subsystems Engineer (Level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This role will be located in Melbourne, FL.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing, modifying, and maintaining aircraft subsystems configurations using current engineering design practices and standards. These subsystems include, but are not limited to, Environmental Control Systems (ECS), Liquid Cooling Systems (LCS), Fuel Systems, and Hydraulic Systems.

Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
  • Design tubes/ducts and routing of transport elements related to Environmental Control Systems (ECS), Liquid Cooling Systems (LCS), Fuel Systems, and Hydraulic Systems
  • Design secondary structural elements (i.e., bracketry) to attach fluidic systems components to aircraft primary structure
  • Perform design related tasks utilizing the NX and Teamcenter tool suite
  • Integrate subsystems components into various aircraft applications
  • Coordinate and collaborate with relevant stakeholder to ensure robust and maintainable configurations are produced
  • Apply GD&T requirements to models to ensure producibility and manufacturability of designs
  • Evaluate and verify requirements to ensure airworthiness criteria are met
  • Attend internal program, customer and/or supplier technical exchange meetings and/or formal program milestone reviews to provide and/or obtain progress status updates


The successful candidate will be a self-starter, well-organized with good problem-solving skills, able to perform effectively despite concurrent work tasks and will possess strong communication, leadership, team coordination and mentoring skills. The successful candidate will also thrive in an aircraft development design environment and be able to react and quickly adapt to changes in aircraft configuration.

Basic Qualifications:

This requisition may be filled at a Fluid Subsystems Engineer (Level 2) OR Principal Fluid Subsystems Engineer (Level 3) level based on the qualifications below.

Fluid Subsystems Engineer (Level 2)
  • Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 2 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related professional/military experience.
  • Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
  • Experience with aircraft subsystems fluidic routing design and/or integration
  • Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software applications


Principal Fluid Subsystems Engineer (Level 3)
  • Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related professional/military experience.
  • Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
  • Experience with aircraft subsystems fluidic routing design and/or integration
  • Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software applications


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related discipline
  • Experience with the design, specification, selection, and qualification of aircraft fluidic system components (e.g., fittings, valves, etc.)
  • Experience with NX CAD and Teamcenter PDM/PLM or equivalent engineering tools
  • Experience with Matlab/Simulink
  • Familiarity with industry standard software application tools such as Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Visio, etc.), Adobe Acrobat, etc.
  • Prior experience in coordinating with multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) within a dynamic program environment
  • Experience with suppliers and supplier coordination/management


#AS-FA3

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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$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
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