Principal Engineer Aeronautical : Advanced Programs - Active Secret Clearance

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Design, Integration & Test (DI&T) group is hiring for a Principal Engineer Aeronautical at our Chandler, AZ location.  Engineers within the Advanced Programs product line work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, supporting key advances in complex missile system design and hypersonic technologies.     

Essential Functions:

• Based on specific stated objectives, performs analysis, design, or test of one or more complex materials, structural components or functional systems within a missile system or launch vehicle.
• Apply a broad understanding of mechanical structural and thermal analysis principles to support product design.
• Complete detailed mechanical design of parts and assemblies utilizing 3D CAD Software (Siemens NX) modeling, 2D drafting though Model Based Definition, and release through Teamcenter PLM.   
• Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes as they apply to Design for Manufacture (DFM)
• Perform technical oversight of key suppliers including specification development, reviewing key deliverables, and supporting product maturation ensuring key system requirements are met.
• Collaborating with analysis teams who are responsible for performing mass properties, structural, thermal, environments, and materials/processes reports.
• Create, and deliver engineering briefings or reports to support design review activities.
• Develop test programs as needed to evaluate system elements, such as materials, structural components, or complex systems to support Technology Maturation.
• Manage test activities and test article fabrication, including documentation of results
• Prepare, and present technical briefing to upper management and customer on design/test activities.
• Utilize written and verbal communication skills

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with no experience
• Active US DoD Secret Security clearance, or higher required at the time of application

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering
• Active US DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
• Experience developing and executing Technology Maturation Plans for launch vehicle or missile systems
• Experience working in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) structure.
• Experience with DevOps practices, agile development, scrums, and JIRA/Confluence
• Advanced understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5-2009, ASME Certification a plus
• Hands-on Mechanical Integration Experience preferably in Aerospace field
• Field integration and launch experience with missile systems or launch vehicles

Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00

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