Principal Aeronautical Engineer OR Sr. Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Electromechanical)

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 98,400 - 147,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Electromechanical) to join its Melbourne, FL team. The selected candidate will design electrical box assemblies and wire harnesses, while leveraging their experience with electromechanical components.

This role requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant STEM field, alongside relevant experience and the ability to obtain a US Government Secret clearance. The salary range for this position is between $98,400 and $184,200 depending on level and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related STEM discipline with 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with electromechanical components such as electrical box assembly.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical box assemblies and wire harness routing drawings.
• Develop technical solutions to engineering problems of moderate scope.
• Participate in team discussions to enhance performance.

Skills

Experience with electromechanical components

Solid modeling design skills

Independent creative thinking

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related STEM discipline

Master's degree in a related STEM discipline

PhD in a related STEM discipline

Tools

NX Siemens

CATIA

Solid Works

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance Required for Start

No.

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.

Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Principal Aeronautical Engineer OR a Sr. Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Electromechanical) to our team in Melbourne, FL.

Responsibilities

• Effectively use and/or apply technical principles, theories, and concepts to assigned tasks commensurate with engineering level
• Design and develop electrical box assembly, cable/wiring harness routing, and system cable/wiring harness routing drawings for overall aircraft functional systems including the selection of electro‑mechanical components such as connectors, relays, switches, circuit breakers, clamps, and terminal junctions per Mil Spec requirements or proven commercial practices
• Develop technical solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.
• Actively participate in team discussions by offering ideas and suggestions on how we can enhance the team and/or an individual’s ability to execute tasks, improve performance, and encourage innovation
• Proactively look to organize team tasks
• Make good judgment design decisions regarding individual tasks. i.e minimizing rework and maximizing reuse of existing designs
• Make efficient use of time and resources by prioritizing tasks to meet commitments
• Professionally represent the organization while interacting with internal and external contacts. Communicate with senior personnel on technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations
• Complete all BTPs, Change Orders, reports, analyses, and other deliverables and assignments with a high degree of quality and prepare for and participate in all product life cycle design reviews as required. Complete peer check assignment duties as requested and on time.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Electromechanical)

• Bachelor’s degree in a related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in a related STEM discipline and 3 years of relevant experience; OR a PhD in a related STEM discipline with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience with electromechanical components such as electrical box assembly, cable/wiring harness routing, and system cable/wiring harness routing
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Electromechanical)

• Bachelor’s degree in a related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 8 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in a related STEM discipline and 6 years of relevant experience; OR a PhD in a related STEM discipline with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with electromechanical components such as electrical box assembly, cable/wiring harness routing, and system cable/wiring harness routing
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid modeling design skills (i.e., NX Siemens, Team Center Enterprise (TcE), CATIA, Solid Works).
• Ability to demonstrate independent creative thinking and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Experience with designing and integrating components into larger systems.
• Experience managing projects (schedule and technical performance).

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00.
Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00. 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.

Benefits

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.

Application Period

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.