Senior Principal Airworthiness Engineer – Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 142,000 - 213,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Rancho Bernardo, CA, is seeking a Sr. Principal Airworthiness Engineer to support certification on air vehicle platforms. You will ensure logical realization of airworthiness objectives into system solutions across the product lifecycle.

The role requires a BS in STEM with extensive experience (or MS/PhD), an active DoD Secret clearance, and strong cross-disciplinary collaboration. The company offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

Bachelor in STEM with 8+ years of related experience, or MS with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years.
Active US Government Secret or higher clearance, with background investigation within last 6 years or in Continuous Evaluation.
Ability to obtain and maintain SAP and PAR access within a reasonable time.
Experience developing Airworthiness plans, Basis of Certification, and related activities.

Responsibilities

Develop and negotiate airworthiness plans and bases of certification.
Coordinate with design, test, and other disciplines to meet certification objectives.
Translate customer requirements into criteria and derived requirements.
Maintain Type Design Data and airworthiness evidence for certification programs.
Collaborate in a fast-paced, diverse team environment.