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Job description
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Aeronautical Engineer — a full-time, based in Chandler, AZ role ($123k–$184k). Apply directly on Northrop Grumman's careers page below.
Engineer Aeronautical - Level 4 : Advanced Programs Active Secret Clearance
Location: United States-Arizona-Chandler
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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 group is hiring for an Engineer Aeronautical - Level 4 professional at our Chandler, AZ location.
Essential Functions:
- Based on specific stated objectives, performs analysis, design, or test of one or more complex materials, structural components or functional systems of company products. Use advanced structural and product design engineering software tools. Solid knowledge of GD&T principles and application to designs
- With minimal guidance, studies basic design concepts and criteria for complex materials, components, or functional systems. Applies engineering principles to adapt or improve upon heritage features from previous successful designs of a similar nature
- Makes an extra effort to provide quality customer service. Constantly seeks new sources of information and provides information necessary to meet customer needs
- Demonstrates a willingness to seek creative, new and different ways to accomplish outcomes. Demonstrates a willingness to seek creative, new and different ways to accomplish outcomes
- Perform complex engineering design, development, analysis, and/or test activities to support assigned projects
- Develop test programs as needed to evaluate system elements, such as materials, structural components, etc.
- Manage test activities and test article fabrication, including documentation of results
- Determine engineering tasks required for project planning and execution
- Interact with senior customer personnel on significant technical matters, often requiring coordinated activity across organizational lines
- Perform research for related engineering projects
- Represent the organization as a contact on projects
Basic Qualifications:
- 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 at the time of application
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering
- Active US DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge in carbon composites
- NX or other CAD experience
- GD&T training i
- Ability to present technical content to peers and project groups
- Familiarity with Matlab, Python, Linux
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Aeronautical Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
The estimated salary range for Aeronautical Engineer at Northrop Grumman is $123,000 - $184,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Aeronautical Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
The required skills for Aeronautical Engineer at Northrop Grumman include: Matlab, Python, Mechanical Engineering.
What is the seniority level for Aeronautical Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
Aeronautical Engineer at Northrop Grumman is a Senior level position.
How do I apply for Aeronautical Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
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