2027 Associate Aeronautical Engineer/Aeronautical Engineer - Chandler AZ

Northrop Grumman

United States

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ, Space sector invites entry-level Aeronautical Engineers to join the Vehicle Manufacturing Engineering team. You will help organize drawings, size components, and apply specifications to designs, supporting prototype and production activities.

The role requires bachelor's (or master's) degree in a related STEM field, U.S. citizenship, and eligibility for security clearance. You will join a diverse, mission-focused environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field (Aerospace/Mechanical/Civil)
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance
  • Ability to obtain Special Access Program clearance within a reasonable time

Responsibilities

  • Organize, review, and release prototype and production drawing packages for test and production
  • Size components for vehicle interfaces and performance envelopes
  • Initiate overall design concepts and detail components to fabricate vehicle systems
  • Interpret and apply specifications and requirements to components and systems
  • Perform stress analysis and evaluate weight properties for sizing
  • Provide hands-on engineering support for fabrication, testing, and production

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related STEM field
Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Material Science, or related STEM field

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

Job 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 a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges. Our forward-leaning, innovative spirit is backed by a legacy of expertise that began at the dawn of the space age. Our mission experience in space runs deep, we know our customers well, and our capabilities are unmatched. This is what allows us to provide reliable, agile and affordable space solutions to best serve our customers.

From defending freedom to advancing human discovery, we are defining what is possible in space every day.

Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you!

Our professionals live and breathe different perspectives; we are curious about the world, accepting each other, and aware that the more ideas, backgrounds, opinions and experiences we bring to our work, the stronger that work will be. Just as you would invest your time and hard work into our company, we focus on investing back into you through enriching professional experiences and high-quality learning and development opportunities. We want you to bring your whole self to work, and for you to have meaningful connections with your coworkers, customers and communities, while providing the best products, systems and technologies to protect our world.

Northrop Grumman is seeking Aeronautical Engineers. This position will be located at our Space sector in Chandler, AZ .

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Vehicle Manufacturing Engineering team.

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Organize, review, and release prototype and production drawing packages to produce components and assemblies for test and production.
  • Size components for vehicle interfaces, available operating envelopes, and performance requirements.
  • Initiate overall design concepts, detailed component designs, material selection, and assembly approaches to fabricate vehicle components and systems.
  • Interpret, select, and apply company/commercial/military specifications and customer requirements to processes, components, and systems to accomplish specific design requirements.
  • Perform stress analysis and evaluate weight and mass properties to size components for available operating envelopes and performance requirements.
  • Supply hands-on engineering support for component fabrication and assembly of prototype, testing, and production hardware to resolve design, manufacturing, assembly, quality, and performance issues.
  • Produce engineering documentation, technical reports, and drawings to support design, integration, and testing efforts.
  • Other duties upon request.
Basic Qualifications
Basic Qualifications for an Associate Aeronautical Engineer
  • Be completing or has completed their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • Be majoring in or having majored in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Material Science, or related STEM field
  • Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
  • The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Basic Qualifications for an Aeronautical Engineer
  • Be completing or has completed their Master's degree from an accredited institution
  • Be majoring in or having majored in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Material Science, or related STEM field
  • Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
  • The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Preferred Qualifications for both levels
  • Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
  • D emonstrated experience/knowledge, either through education, other interns
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