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Job description
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Aeronautical Engineer — a full-time, based in Melbourne, FL role ($79k–$148k). Apply directly on Northrop Grumman's careers page below.
Engineer Aeronautical/ Principal Engineer Aeronautical - Cameo Specialist
Location: United States-Florida-Melbourne
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking an Engineer Aeronautical - Cameo Specialist (Level 2) OR Principal Engineer Aeronautical - Cameo Specialist (Level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.
In this role, you will act in a critical Engineering supporting role as an Cameo specialist for the Vehicle Engineering Team, performing requirements related tasks in the Cameo tool, such as requirements breakdown, allocation, and tracking from the highest to lowest level of requirements affecting the entire scope of the air vehicle and integrated mission systems.
Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Perform requirements breakdown, allocation, and tracking using the Cameo tool.
- Evaluate and verify the classification level of data including program technical requirements, designs, analyses, program information, and presentations.
- Ensure proper secure transfer of classified data between higher and lower-classification networks according to the Program's Security Classification Guide (SCG).
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Program, its requirements, and the SCG to guide appropriate data handling procedures.
- Attend or present at internal program, customer, and supplier technical exchange meetings and formal program milestone reviews to provide requirements work status updates.
- Collaborate effectively within a dynamic environment featuring high expectations, diverse assignments, and teamwork across all levels.
Basic Qualifications:
This requisition may be filled at an Engineer Aeronautical - Cameo Specialist (Level 2) OR Principal Engineer Aeronautical - Cameo Specialist (Level 3) level based on the qualifications below.
Engineer Aeronautical - Cameo Specialist (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.
- Must have an active US Government Top 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.
- Experience with design, and/or integration of aircraft systems.
- Experience with Cameo, DOORS or equivalent Systems Requirement Tools
- Experience reviewing technical documents. (i.e. SSOW, SRD, ICD, and SDRL)
- Experience interpreting detailed drawings and blueprints.
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.
Must have an active US Government Top 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.
- Experience with design, and/or integration of aircraft systems.
- Experience with Cameo, DOORS or equivalent Systems Requirement Tools
- Experience reviewing technical documents. (i.e. SSOW, SRD, ICD, and SDRL)
- Experience interpreting detailed drawings and blueprints.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Aircraft subsystems design or supplier experience.
- Experience integrating aircraft subsystems and mission equipment.
- Experience working on cleared programs or handling classified data at various levels.
- Systems Engineering experience.
- Software proficiency with NX, CPLM, and Microsoft Office suite.
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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 $79,000 - $148,000 USD per year.
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The required skills for Aeronautical Engineer at Northrop Grumman include: Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft 365.
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Aeronautical Engineer at Northrop Grumman is a Entry / Mid Level / Senior level position.
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