Principal Airworthiness Engineer - Top Secret Clearance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel 10%

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking an Airworthiness Engineer/Principal Airworthiness Engineer in Rancho Bernardo, CA, to support certification efforts across air vehicle platforms.

The role involves developing airworthiness plans, coordinating with internal teams, and ensuring certification goals are met throughout the product lifecycle. The position requires a STEM degree with relevant experience and an active DoD clearance; Top Secret eligibility is required to start.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in STEM with 2 years (or Master's with 0 years) in airworthiness or related field.
• Experience developing Airworthiness Plans and Basis of Certification.
• Experience with airworthiness authorizations and type certifications.
• Active DoD Secret clearance; ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform airworthiness planning and verification for complex systems.
• Coordinate with airworthiness engineers and other disciplines across the product lifecycle.
• Translate customer requirements into certification criteria and requirements.
• Support certification activities for various air vehicle platforms.

Skills

Airworthiness knowledge

Security clearance

MIL-HDBK-516B/516C

Airworthiness planning

Education

Bachelors in STEM

Master's in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SharePoint

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking an Airworthiness Engineer/Principal Airworthiness Engineer in Rancho Bernardo, CA, to support certification efforts across air vehicle platforms.

The role involves developing airworthiness plans, coordinating with internal teams, and ensuring certification goals are met throughout the product lifecycle. The position requires a STEM degree with relevant experience and an active DoD clearance; Top Secret eligibility is required to start.