2027 Associate Aeronautical Engineer / Aeronautical Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Iuka (MS); On-site; USD 62,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Iuka, MS is seeking an Associate Aeronautical Engineer (T01) or Aeronautical Engineer (T02) to join the Vehicle Engineering directorate. You will design, develop, and test power plants, aircraft, missiles, and parts.

The work emphasizes efficient use of physical laws and safety compliance. Candidates must meet degree requirements by August 2027 and be able to obtain U.S. government security clearance; for T02, a Master’s degree or 2 years of experience is acceptable.

Qualifications

• Design, develop, and test power plants, aircraft, missiles, and parts.
• Establish structural specifications and perform stress analysis.
• Be able to obtain U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Establish structural specifications and perform stress analysis.
• Test and validate propulsion and airframe components.

Skills

Power plant design

Stress analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree by Aug 2027

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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 is seeking an Associate Aeronautical Engineer/Aeronautical Engineer. This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems Sector in Iuka, MS. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Vehicle Engineering directorate.

Essential Functions:

• Design, develop, and test a variety of power plants, aircraft, missiles, and parts, taking into consideration the most efficient use of the natural laws affecting flight.
• Establish structural specifications, perform stress analysis, and conduct performance tests.

This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Aeronautical Engineer level (T01) or an Aeronautical Engineer level (T02).

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Aeronautical Engineer (T01):

• Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2027.
• Be majoring in or having majored in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science or related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Basic Qualifications for an Aeronautical Engineer (T02):

• Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2027 or is completing or has completed their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and has 2 years of aeronautical engineering experience by August 2027.
• Be majoring in or having majored in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science or related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Preferred Qualifications for both an Associate Aeronautical Engineer (T01) & Aeronautical Engineer (T02):

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher
• Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).

Pay Range:

• Associate Aeronautical Engineer (T01): $62,300 - $93,500
• Aeronautical Engineer (T02): $75,100 - $112,700

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.