Aeronautical Engineer (level 2/3) - Subsystems Project Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA, seeks an Aeronautical Engineer - Subsystems Project Engineer (level 2/3) to lead multiple B2 Modifications projects from concept through delivery. On-site role requiring a STEM degree and project management focus, with a focus on schedule, cost, and risk management.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, prepare presentations for customers and senior leadership, and leverage data to drive informed decisions in a fast-paced aerospace

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in STEM with related experience as specified.
• Experience with project management tools and willingness to learn new tools.
• Understanding of the Engineering Life cycle process.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Secret clearance within a reasonable time.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of multiple Modifications projects from concept to delivery.
• Engage in proposal efforts to develop clear requirements for the execution team.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and escalate when needed.
• Own project schedules with milestones, dependencies, and resources.
• Develop and maintain schedule trackers and status dashboards.
• Monitor budgets and support cost forecasting and variance analysis.
• Coordinate change management and document impacts on cost and schedule.
• Coordinate cross-functional work across engineering and manufacturing.
• Deliver concise presentations on progress to customers and leadership.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Data analysis

Clear communication

Education

Bachelors in STEM

MS in STEM

Tools

MS Project

Confluence

Tableau / Power BI

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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems

is currently seeking an Aeronautical Engineer - Subsystems Project Engineer (level 2/3) to join our team of diverse, qualified individuals. This position is located in Palmdale, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of multiple B2 Modifications Projects from concept through delivery.
• Engage in the proposal effort to develop proper requirements that can be communicated to the execution team
• Identify and resolve technical issues, escalating as needed to subject matter experts.
• Own project schedules including milestones, dependencies, critical path, and resource loading.
• Develop and maintain schedule trackers, status dashboards, and action item logs.
• Monitor project budgets, track actuals vs. plan, and support cost forecasting and variance analysis.
• Coordinate change management activities (scope changes, re-baselines) and document impacts on cost, schedule, and risk.
• Coordinate cross-functional work across engineering and manufacturing
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise presentations on technical progress, risks, and performance to customers and senior leadership.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and customer counterparts on assigned projects.
• Leverage data from multiple sources (project trackers, financial reports, engineering tools) to drive decisions and proactively manage risks and opportunities.

Basic Qualifications Engineer: (Level 2)

• Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of experience in Aerospace structural design OR an MS degree in STEM with 0 years of related experience
• Experience with Project management tools and willingness and motivation to learn new tools
• Understanding of the Engineering Life cycle process
• Strong focus on data, budget management, organization and clear communication across multiple levels
• Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final U.S adjudicated government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

Basic Qualifications Principal Engineer: (Level 3)

• Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Aerospace structural design OR an MS degree in STEM with 3 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously.
• Experience with Project management tools and willingness and motivation to learn new tools
• Strong focus on data, budget management, organization and clear communication across multiple levels.
• Strong understanding of engineering project lifecycles, from requirements and design through test and delivery.
• Proven ability to prepare and deliver presentations to customers and/or senior leadership.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to track tasks, manage schedule trackers, and prioritize in a multi-project environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to coordinate across diverse technical teams.
• Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final U.S adjudicated government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

Preferred Qualifications

• B2 Program Access
• Practical experience building and using dashboards and reports in Tableau, Power BI, or similar analytics tools.
• CAM Certified
• Electrical or Aerospace engineering Degree
• Experience integrating mechanical and electrical subsystems on complex products or systems.
• Familiarity with additional tools (e.g., MS Project, Confluence)

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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.