Lead Aeronautical Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems at Edwards AFB, CA seeks a Principal or Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer. You will be the technical authority for integration and verification, translate requirements into hardware/software specs, and ensure test readiness for complex aerospace projects.

This is a full-time, on-site role with no remote options, requiring TS clearance and the ability to obtain SAP clearance. Travel up to 25% and a dynamic, collaborative environment await.

Qualifications

• Formal education in a STEM discipline is required.
• Experience with test procedures, equipment, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to write clear technical documentation and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for system integration and verification.
• Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Support test readiness and analyze data to influence design decisions.

Skills

Technical writing

Test experience

Communication

Systems thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Microsoft Office

IADS

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems at Edwards AFB, CA seeks a Principal or Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer. You will be the technical authority for integration and verification, translate requirements into hardware/software specs, and ensure test readiness for complex aerospace projects.

This is a full-time, on-site role with no remote options, requiring TS clearance and the ability to obtain SAP clearance. Travel up to 25% and a dynamic, collaborative environment await.