Aeronautical Engineer: Subsystem Design (On-Site)

Northrop Grumman

Palmdale (CA)

On-site

USD 92,000 - 138,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in California seeks an Aeronautical Engineer – Subsystem Design Engineer for El Segundo or Palmdale. This on-site role requires building and analyzing avionics, control surfaces, and propulsion interfaces within an IPT framework.

You will translate requirements into detailed subsystem specs, perform trade studies, and contribute to design reviews. The position emphasizes CAD proficiency (CATIA/NX/SolidWorks), MBSE, system validation through tests, and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience.
  • Experience with CAD/drafting tools and BOM creation.
  • Familiarity with subsystem test planning and hardware-in-the-loop or bench testing.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop subsystem components (avionics, control surfaces, propulsion interfaces, environmental systems) meeting performance, weight, and reliability requirements.
  • Translate system-level requirements into detailed subsystem specifications, interfaces, and engineering drawings.
  • Plan, execute, and analyze subsystem-level tests and resolve design deficiencies.

Skills

CAD drafting
Requirements management
Subsystem testing
MBSE modeling

Education

Bachelor's in STEM
Master's in STEM

Tools

CATIA
NX
SolidWorks
Teamcenter
MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in California seeks an Aeronautical Engineer – Subsystem Design Engineer for El Segundo or Palmdale. This on-site role requires building and analyzing avionics, control surfaces, and propulsion interfaces within an IPT framework.

You will translate requirements into detailed subsystem specs, perform trade studies, and contribute to design reviews. The position emphasizes CAD proficiency (CATIA/NX/SolidWorks), MBSE, system validation through tests, and

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