Aeronautical Design Engineer – Wire Harness & Mods

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Engineer Aeronautical (level 1) or Engineer Aeronautical (level 2) to join our Vehicle Engineering team at Whiteman AFB, MO. The role focuses on designing, fabricating, and installing electrical harnesses and modifications for aircraft, with production support and cross‑discipline collaboration.

Candidates must be eligible for U.S. Government Secret clearance, hold a STEM degree, and meet basic qualifications by 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have a STEM degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Must be able to obtain US Secret security clearance and citizenship.
• Graduation by December 2026 or by timeline for level requirements.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and tests aircraft parts for efficient flight.
• Interprets wire harness and electrical drawings to support production.
• Designs operations sequences and procedures for modifications and fabrication.
• Develops manufacturing processes and layouts for harness fabrication.
• Provides guidance on aircraft modifications and installation constraints.
• Coordinates with a multidisciplinary team to resolve defects.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or 4-6

Master's degree in Mechanical or 4-6

STEM teamwork

Teamwork & leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Engineer Aeronautical (level 1) or Engineer Aeronautical (level 2) to join our Vehicle Engineering team at Whiteman AFB, MO. The role focuses on designing, fabricating, and installing electrical harnesses and modifications for aircraft, with production support and cross‑discipline collaboration.

Candidates must be eligible for U.S. Government Secret clearance, hold a STEM degree, and meet basic qualifications by 2026.