Principal Engineer Aeronautical bei Ngc

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is searching for an Aeronautical Engineer (Level 3) to be part of our Integration and Test team in Launch Vehicles at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

This is a fully on-site position; hybrid or remote work is not an option. Relocation benefits are not available for this role.

Job Responsibilities

The candidate will serve as an Integration and Test Aeronautical Engineer. Daily responsibilities may require direct contact with sensitive launch vehicle flight hardware and ground support equipment. The candidate may be expected to help develop, plan and/or perform integration and testing activities associated with the assembly of flight hardware, testing of assembled systems and components, or execution/support of live fire tests (static and/or flight) at various facilities or launch ranges.

The successful candidate will have many duties, some of which include:

• Hands-on integration or testing
• Developing/maintaining procedures
• Incorporating hardware/tooling design changes
• Developing/planning/coordinating integration activities
• Coordinating with suppliers and the procurement office
• Creating digital/physical mockups and tools
• Complying with strict aerospace standards
• Supporting live fire static testing and flight test events
• Ability to solve problems, support troubleshooting efforts, and drive tasks to completion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask
• Ability to work in a team environment and lead small projects or teams
• Ability to travel: Travel expectation 10%

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

 
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field + 5 years of relevant experience OR Masters Degree + 3 years of experience
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret-level security clearance
• Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace or Systems Engineering background
• Experience with aerospace standards/guidelines
• Experience with external customer interfacing including meetings, presentations & negotiations
• Experience working with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, and high voltage systems
• Awareness of safety protocols around solid rocket motors
• Knowledge and experience with CAD software and GD&T
• Experience working with design, integration, or testing of launch vehicles

Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00

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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Jetzt bewerben