Aero Subsystem Design Engineer — Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Aeronautical Engineer – Subsystem Design Engineer for on-site roles in El Segundo or Palmdale, CA. Key duties include designing subsystem components (avionics, control surfaces, propulsion interfaces) and translating system requirements into detailed drawings.

You will conduct analyses, maintain documentation, and collaborate across teams to ensure compatible, producible designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with related engineering experience
• Proficiency with CAD and drafting tools (CATIA/NX/SolidWorks) and BOMs
• Strong knowledge of requirements development and management practices
• Experience with subsystem test planning, execution, and hardware-in-the-loop/bench testing
• Familiarity with producibility and configuration management processes
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance (or eligibility) and PAR/SAP access
• Ability to obtain SAP access to support program requirements

Responsibilities

• Design and develop subsystem components meeting performance, weight, and reliability requirements
• Translate system-level requirements into subsystem specifications, interfaces, and drawings
• Perform trade studies and simulations to validate concepts and support design decisions
• Create and maintain technical documentation including schematics and BOMs
• Support integration and interface activities across engineering disciplines
• Plan and analyze subsystem tests and resolve design deficiencies
• Contribute to configuration management and design reviews to ensure producible designs

Skills

CAD tools

Requirements mgmt

Subsystem test planning

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing/ producibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

Tools

CATIA

NX

SolidWorks

Teamcenter

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Aeronautical Engineer – Subsystem Design Engineer for on-site roles in El Segundo or Palmdale, CA. Key duties include designing subsystem components (avionics, control surfaces, propulsion interfaces) and translating system requirements into detailed drawings.

You will conduct analyses, maintain documentation, and collaborate across teams to ensure compatible, producible designs.