Principal Aeronautical Liaison Engineer - Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Oak Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks an Aeronautical Engineer (Liaison Engineering) to join our team at NAS Whidbey, Oak Harbor, WA. The role supports dispositioning of withheld supplier tags and design repairs for composite parts, with opportunities at Aeronautical Engineer or Principal level based on qualifications.

The position requires a first-shift schedule, US Government Secret clearance eligibility, and SAP access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 3 years of related experience or Master's with 0 years.
• Hands-on experience in a composites manufacturing facility.
• Experience with composite airframe structures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP). This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable time as determined by the company.

Responsibilities

• Interface with multiple suppliers and dispositioning of discrepant material tags.
• Collaborate with Structural Analysis, Materials & Processing, and Manufacturing teams.
• Utilize Manufacturing Execution System (MES).

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Experience with composites

Ability to obtain Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM (3+ years)

Master's degree in STEM (0 years)

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks an Aeronautical Engineer (Liaison Engineering) to join our team at NAS Whidbey, Oak Harbor, WA. The role supports dispositioning of withheld supplier tags and design repairs for composite parts, with opportunities at Aeronautical Engineer or Principal level based on qualifications.

The position requires a first-shift schedule, US Government Secret clearance eligibility, and SAP access.