Principal Aeronautical Engineer: Air Vehicle Configuration

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

10% travel requirement

Secret security clearance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks an Aeronautical Engineer or Principal Aeronautical Engineer to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA or El Segundo, CA. You will contribute to air vehicle configuration design and integration, leveraging NX and other tools, with exposure to aerodynamics, propulsion, CFD, and manufacturing transitions.

The role requires explicit security clearance and offers a pathway for growth from engineer to principal engineer, with competitive salary scales and

Qualifications

• Background in air vehicle design and integration concepts.
• Experience with parametric CAD and vehicle sizing studies.
• Understanding of air vehicle maturation from concept to flight test.
• Ability to communicate and present technical material to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and guide multiple advanced air vehicle concepts.
• Create parametric CAD models for sizing studies (Siemens NX).
• Support design trades across disciplines to solve complex challenges.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Siemens NX

CATIA V5

ProE CAD

MS Office

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks an Aeronautical Engineer or Principal Aeronautical Engineer to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA or El Segundo, CA. You will contribute to air vehicle configuration design and integration, leveraging NX and other tools, with exposure to aerodynamics, propulsion, CFD, and manufacturing transitions.

The role requires explicit security clearance and offers a pathway for growth from engineer to principal engineer, with competitive salary scales and