Secret-Cleared Aeronautical Engineer — Principal/Senior

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in San Diego, CA seeks Principal or Senior Principal Engineer to design, develop, and test power plants, aircraft and missiles. Positions require STEM degrees and security clearances, with opportunity for the higher Senior Principal level based on experience.

Active Secret clearance and PAR access are prerequisites or become required as per business needs. Primary and secondary salary ranges apply, with potential bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of related experience for Principal Engineer, or Master’s with 3+ years.
• Senior Principal: 8 years with a Bachelor's or 6 years with a Master’s in Systems Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and tests power plants, aircraft, missiles, and parts.
• Establishes structural specifications, performs stress analysis, and conducts performance tests.

Skills

Communication

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in San Diego, CA seeks Principal or Senior Principal Engineer to design, develop, and test power plants, aircraft and missiles. Positions require STEM degrees and security clearances, with opportunity for the higher Senior Principal level based on experience.

Active Secret clearance and PAR access are prerequisites or become required as per business needs. Primary and secondary salary ranges apply, with potential bonuses and comprehensive benefits.