Senior Fuel Systems Engineer – Aircraft

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 152,900 - 229,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) is seeking an experienced engineer to lead fuel subsystem design and integration for advanced aircraft. The role encompasses trade studies, architecture definition, system testing, and supplier coordination to ensure airworthiness and performance goals are met.

Applicants should have strong experience with thermodynamics and aircraft systems, plus the ability to obtain a security clearance. This role emphasizes collaboration and mentoring across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline with 12 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s with 10 years; OR PhD with 7 years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain final government Secret clearance within a reasonable period.
• Must have experience developing and integrating fuel subsystems for commercial or military aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Perform fuel subsystem design and development including trade studies, layouts, architecture definition, testing and troubleshooting.
• Support system-related analyses such as performance simulations for fuel subsystem integration.
• Plan and execute system-level tests, data processing and troubleshooting.
• Participate in program milestones and supplier technical exchanges.
• Lead and mentor Integrated Product Teams and external Partners.

Skills

Fuel subsystem design

System analysis

Hardware development liaison

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Amesim

MATLAB/Simulink

Thermal Desktop

Flomaster

STAR-CCM+

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) is seeking an experienced engineer to lead fuel subsystem design and integration for advanced aircraft. The role encompasses trade studies, architecture definition, system testing, and supplier coordination to ensure airworthiness and performance goals are met.

Applicants should have strong experience with thermodynamics and aircraft systems, plus the ability to obtain a security clearance. This role emphasizes collaboration and mentoring across teams.