Staff Aeronautical Engineer Lead – On‑Site, SCI Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 265,600; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Staff Engineer to lead our Palmdale team on aerospace systems repairs and modifications. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse set of engineering specialists, troubleshoot complex issues, and coordinate with program leadership and customers.

The role requires a strong background in Vehicle and Survivability engineering, with readiness for field work and travel. On-site at Palmdale, CA, with 25% travel possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or higher with long-term engineering experience.
• Experience with aviation systems and subsystems in a professional setting.
• Ability to read and follow technical manuals and repair procedures.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and resolve engineering production problems across manufacturing, design, quality, and materials.
• Analyze specifications with engineers and subcontractors to obtain technical information.
• Investigate defective or malfunctioning parts and determine corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Aviation systems experience

Field engineering

Network protocols TCP/UDP

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

NX

VisPro

MES

TeamCenter

CATIA

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Staff Engineer to lead our Palmdale team on aerospace systems repairs and modifications. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse set of engineering specialists, troubleshoot complex issues, and coordinate with program leadership and customers.

The role requires a strong background in Vehicle and Survivability engineering, with readiness for field work and travel. On-site at Palmdale, CA, with 25% travel possible.