Senior Principal Aeronautical Design Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Layton (UT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Principal Aeronautical Design Engineer, where you'll have the opportunity to work on revolutionary aerospace projects. This role involves designing complex structures for both commercial and military applications, ensuring high-quality manufacturable designs, and collaborating with a diverse team of engineers. You'll apply your expertise in composite and metallic design, utilizing advanced 3D modeling software to create innovative solutions that impact lives. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the aerospace industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Diverse Workforce

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in engineering with a focus on composite and metallic design.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software and GD&T principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and document solutions for composite and metallic components.
• Ensure timely delivery of aerospace structures and assemblies.

Skills

Composite Design

Metallic Design

Mechanical Engineering Judgment

GD&T Principles

3D Modeling

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master of Science in STEM

PhD in Engineering

Tools

NX 3D Modeling Software

Teamcenter PLM Software

Job description

Requisition ID: R10187088

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Layton, Utah, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 2

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. 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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Senior Principal Aeronautical Design Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located onsite in Layton, UT. As a member of our team, you will support metallic and composite design for both commercial and military programs. You will design complex aerospace structures, address manufacturing issues, and ensure the on-time delivery of structures and assemblies to both internal and external customers.

Essential Functions:

• Research, develop, design, and document solutions to engineering composite and metallic components and assemblies.

• Apply sound mechanical engineering judgment, concepts, and techniques to produce high-quality manufacturable designs.

• Maintain and improve part designs, equipment, and systems in support of production deliveries.

• Support other functions throughout the design and build process.

Basic Qualifications:

• Senior Principal Engineer level: Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 8 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science (MS) and 6 years of relevant experience; OR PhD with 4 years of relevant engineering and/or lab experience.

• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

• Experience with composite and/or metallic design.

• Experience utilizing GD&T principles in detail part design.

• Experience with 3D modeling software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with NX 3D modeling software.

• Experience with Teamcenter PLM software.

• Experienced designing parts and assemblies utilizing GD&T.

• Practical understanding of composite structures.

• Experience leading a project from proposal to completion.

• Experience providing technical leadership of a group of 1-5 engineers.

• General understanding of Aerospace practices, policies, and procedures.

• Active DoD Secret clearance.

Salary Range: $95,300 - $142,900

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.