Flight Sciences Integrator - Aeronautical Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Health benefits

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Engineer Aeronautical / Principal Engineer Aeronautical – Flight Sciences Integration in Palmdale, CA. You will support the Flight Sciences discipline through process, tool, and training development, collaborating with the DPTO and Sector teams to elevate technical excellence.

The role emphasizes digital design, cross-disciplinary teamwork, and ongoing capability development, with travel and a strict clearance requirement.

Qualifications

• Active DoD secret or higher clearance required
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Experience in Air Vehicle Flight Sciences and Controls
• Experience with digital design initiatives
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience with Flight Sciences analysis methods/tools

Responsibilities

• Support strategic vision and technical priorities for the Flight Sciences discipline
• Support projects with direction from the Flight Sciences DPTO, focusing on process, tool, and training development
• Partner with NG Fellows to advance Sector- and Enterprise-wide technologies
• Supports the development and maintenance of Flight Sciences PrOP, PAL manuals, and Nimbus Process Models

Skills

Python

C/C++

Matlab/Simulink

Flight Sciences

Systems engineering

Cross-functional teamwork

Digital design initiatives

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering or related STEM

Master’s degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering or related STEM

PhD in STEM (optional)

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

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.

We at Aeronautics Systems are reshaping our Engineering organization to drive stronger execution and faster decision making, while equipping our teams with the processes, tools, and technical training needed to succeed and grow. As a leader in the Center of Technical Excellence (CoTE) team, you will be at the heart of this transformation, driving relentless improvement and ensuring that our technical capabilities stay ahead of emerging challenges and opportunities.

The Aeronautics Engineering organization is seeking an Engineer Aeronautical/ Principal Engineer Aeronautical – Flight Sciences Integration to support the Flight Sciences technical discipline within the newly established Vehicle Engineering (VE) CoTE. This role reports to the Aeronautics Systems (AS) Vehicle Integration Manager within the VE CoTE and is responsible for supporting the development of discipline-specific processes, technical manuals, and training to elevate technical excellence across the Flight Sciences discipline.

The Engineer Aeronautical/ Principal Engineer Aeronautical – Flight Sciences Integration candidate will work closely with the Flight Sciences Discipline Process Technical Owner (DPTO) to deliver Sector wide technical discipline capabilities for processes, tools, and training within the Flight Sciences discipline. As an integrator, you will leverage prior execution experience, subject matter expertise within the CoTE and across the Sector to support continued development of discipline products, ensuring process excellence and promote compliance in collaboration with program technical leaders.

The ideal Engineer Aeronautical/ Principal Engineer Aeronautical – Flight Sciences Integration candidate combines an understanding and practical experience within the discipline with a passion for technical training and development, collaboration, and continuous improvement, a vision for digital solutions and integration within the ecosystem. This integrator will collaborate closely with other VE discipline leads and integrators within the CoTE.

Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Support strategic vision and technical priorities for the Flight Sciences discipline, aligned to long-term Sector strategy.
• Support projects with direction from the Flight Sciences DPTO, with a focus on process, tool, and training development, with a goal to strengthen technical excellence and workforce capabilities that result in improved business results.
• Partner with NG Fellows within the Flight Sciences discipline to advance Sector- and Enterprise-wide emerging technologies and future workforce capabilities.
• Supports the development and maintenance of Flight Sciences Principles and Operating Practices (PrOP), Process Asset Library (PAL) manuals, and Nimbus Process Models, ensuring technical excellence and compliance in partnership with program execution teams

This requisition may be filled at an Engineer Aeronautical / Principal Engineer Aeronautical level based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications

Engineer Aeronautical – Flight Sciences Integration

• Bachelors Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) 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 in Air Vehicle Flight Sciences and Controls program execution within an integrated product team environment that aligns to a technical background in a specific FS discipline area, such as Mass Properties, Loads & Dynamics, Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC), Vehicle Management Systems (VMS), Aerodynamics, Performance, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Configuration, or Propulsion
• Experience utilizing Flight Sciences analysis methods, tools, standards, and processes
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and geographically dispersed teams
• Experience with or exposure to digital design initiatives and solutions
• Must have an active DoD secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) and eligibility for Top Secret/SCI
• Must be able to attain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR)
• Ability to travel as needed (approx. 25%)

Principal Engineer Aeronautical – Flight Sciences Integration

• Bachelors Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in STEM with 1 years of related engineering experience
• Experience in Air Vehicle Flight Sciences and Controls program execution within an integrated product team environment that aligns to a technical background in a specific FS discipline area, such as Mass Properties, Loads & Dynamics, Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC), Vehicle Management Systems (VMS), Aerodynamics, Performance, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Configuration, or Propulsion
• Experience utilizing Flight Sciences analysis methods, tools, standards, and processes
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and geographically dispersed teams
• Experience with or exposure to digital design initiatives and solutions
• Must have an active DoD secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) and eligibility for Top Secret/SCI
• Must be able to attain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR)
• Ability to travel as needed (approx. 25%)

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or MS in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering
• Current Special Program Access (PAR)
• Experience utilizing agile tools, including Confluence and JIRA
• Experience with Matlab, Simulink, C/C++, Python
• Knowledge of industry practices for developing and utilizing engineering design and analysis software systems.
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience leading process optimization.

This position supports all Aeronautics Systems business divisions at all of the Aeronautics Systems primary geographic sites, including: Melbourne, FL; Palmdale, CA; San Diego, CA; and South Bay (El Segundo / Redondo Beach / Manhattan Beach), CA. This position is geographically flexible and can be based at any of the 4 locations listed above

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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.