
Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer
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Job description
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer — a full-time, based in Palmdale, CA role ($142k–$213k). Apply directly on Northrop Grumman's careers page below.
Sr. Principal Engineer Aeronautical - Liaison Engineering
Location: United States-California-Palmdale
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.Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Sr. Principal Engineer Aeronautical to join our team of qualified diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA and will be assigned to 1st shift on a 4 day - 10 hours/day schedule (Monday – Thursday).
The selected candidate will become part of the Liaison Engineering team within the Vehicle Engineering IPT.
Responsibilities:
Act as engineering authority for non-conformances supporting a restricted program
Perform timely dispositions for nonconforming parts, assemblies, and installations
Coordinate with a team of multiple disciplines engineers to determine effective solutions to defects that are innovative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives
Basic knowledge of subsystems (electrical, hydraulics, fuels, fluids and propulsion systems) installations, composite structures, & metallic structures
Maintain integrity of the Material Review Board (MRB) process and engineering authority
Some of the tools you'll be using are NX, VisPro, MES, and TeamCenter
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 8 years of experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 6 years of experience, or a PhD Degree with 3 years of experience.
This position requires a current in-scope US Government Secret Clearance
Must have the ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) prior to start. This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Previous MRB/LE Authority for Engineering
Experience with TeamCenter and NX, Visualization Professional, or other CAD program
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working hands-on in a production assembly line environment
Experience with Model Based Engineering (MBE ) (3-D model engineering definition)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, leadership, and problem solving abilities
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
The estimated salary range for Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer at Northrop Grumman is $142,000 - $213,000 USD per year.
What is the seniority level for Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer at Northrop Grumman is a Senior / Principal level position.
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