Principal or Sr. Principal Engineer Aeronautical - Crew and Equipment Design

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Overtime opportunities

Discretionary bonus

Long Term Incentives

Health insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Principal Crew and Equipment Design Engineer or Sr. Principal Engineer to join a seasoned team.

The role focuses on design and integration of equipment/LRU onto aerospace platforms, with onsite work in Melbourne, FL. The position requires an active US Secret (or higher) clearance, leadership experience, and the ability to deliver complex solutions within schedule and budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in STEM with required experience as specified.
• Experience leading others in engineering projects.
• Experience delivering complex technical solutions within cost/schedule constraints.
• Experience interpreting component detail drawings, specifications, and assembly drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develops ICDs, creates layouts, machined parts, sheet metal details, and installs of system equipment (LRU).
• Uses NX for 3D Model-Based Definition and releases engineering packages using Teamcenter CPLM.
• Facilitates design reviews with stakeholders to meet requirements.
• Collaborates with inter-department vehicle sub-system teams including structure, electrical, hydraulics, and manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership

Delivery of complex solutions

Interpretation of drawings

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

NX CAD

Teamcenter PLM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is looking for a Principal Crew and Equipment Design Engineer / Sr. Principal Crew and Equipment Design Engineer with experience in Design and integration in the Aerospace industry to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This role is located in Melbourne, FL. This position is fully onsite with no remote work available.

Essential Functions

• Develops ICDs, creates layouts, machined parts, sheet metal details, and installs of system equipment (LRU)
• Uses NX for 3D Model-Based Definition and releases engineering packages using Teamcenter CPLM
• Experienced in leading and/or mentoring others
• Working independently under general supervision and as part of a large multi-disciplined team.
• Collaborate with inter-departmental vehicle sub-system departments including aircraft structure, electrical installation, hydraulics, environmental control systems, and manufacturing teams
• Facilitating design reviews with key stakeholders to ensure designs meet requirements.
• Ability to work with suppliers for integration activities
• Selected candidates should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.
• Candidates must be self-starters capable of flourishing in an environment with minimal direction. Working independently under general supervision and as part of a large multi-disciplined team.
• Collaborate with inter-departmental vehicle sub-system departments including aircraft structure, electrical installation, hydraulics, environmental control systems, and manufacturing teams.
• Facilitating design reviews with key stakeholders to ensure designs meet requirements.
• Attending internal program, customer and/or supplier technical exchange meetings and/or formal program milestone reviews to provide and/or obtain progress status updates.

This role may be filled as a Crew & Equipment Principal Engineer (Level 3) or Sr. Principal Engineer (Level 4) based on the qualifications outlined below.

Basic Qualifications

• Basic qualifications for a Principal Engineer include a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 5 years of experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 3 years of experience, or a PhD Degree with no experience.
• Basic qualifications for a Sr. Principal Engineer include a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 8 years of experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 6 years of experience, or a PhD Degree with 3 years of experience.
• Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment
• Experience leading others.
• Experience in delivering complex technical solutions, within cost and schedule constraints, across the various phases of the engineering lifecycle.
• Experience interpreting component detail drawings, specifications and assembly drawings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active In-Scope US Government Top Secret clearance
• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience with the design, analysis and integration of equipment/ LRU's onto a platform.
• Experience with CAD software NX
• Experience with Teamcenter PLM
• Experience interpreting component detail drawings, specifications, installation drawings, and test procedures.
• Experience in delivering complex technical solutions, within cost and schedule constraints, across the various phases of the engineering lifecycle.

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.

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.

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.

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.