Senior Aeronautical Subsystem Design Engineer

Northrop Grumman; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Sr. Principal Aeronautical Engineer – Subsystem Design Engineer to join our team in El Segundo or Palmdale, CA.

This on-site role requires a self-starter capable of working in an IPT environment and handling complex subsystem design tasks. Responsibilities include designing subsystem components, translating requirements into specifications, performing analyses, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 8 years of related engineering experience or Master’s with 6 years or PhD with 4 years.
• Proficiency with CAD and drafting tools (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks) and creation of drawings/BOMs.
• Experience in requirements development and management practices/tools.
• Experience with subsystem test planning, execution, troubleshooting, and hardware-in-the-loop or bench testing.
• Experience with manufacturing/producibility, design for maintainability, and configuration management.
• Active USG Secret clearance (with BI within past 5 years or Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP access via PAR prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop subsystem components (avionics, control surfaces, propulsion interfaces, environmental systems).
• Translate system-level requirements into detailed subsystem specs, interfaces, and drawings.
• Conduct trade studies, analyses, and simulations to validate concepts and inform design decisions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including schematics, BOMs, test plans, and verification matrices.
• Support integration with other engineering disciplines for compatibility and compliance.
• Plan, execute, and analyze subsystem tests and resolve design deficiencies.
• Contribute to configuration management, design reviews, risk assessments, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

CATIA

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Sr. Principal Aeronautical Engineer – Subsystem Design Engineer to join our team in El Segundo or Palmdale, CA.

This on-site role requires a self-starter capable of working in an IPT environment and handling complex subsystem design tasks. Responsibilities include designing subsystem components, translating requirements into specifications, performing analyses, and maintaining documentation.