Staff Aeronautical Propulsion & Fluid Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp.

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 177,000 - 266,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Staff Aeronautical Engineer to join our team onsite. You will act as the SME for a propulsion subsystem, owning performance, reliability, and readiness within an Integrated Product Team.

The role requires a strong background in affective systems and a willingness to travel up to 25%. The candidate must have a STEM degree and an active Secret clearance, with experience in Fuel or Environmental Control Systems and proficiency

Qualifications

Bachelor's or higher in STEM with substantial engineering experience.
Active US Government Secret clearance or eligibility.
Experience with Fuel/Environmental Control Systems design or sustainment.
Proficiency with MEL/MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent tools.

Responsibilities

Act as SME for propulsion subsystem; own performance, reliability, and readiness.
Define, prioritize, and drive subsystem improvements and cost tracking.
Engage with supplier teams; oversee design changes, nonconformances, and corrective actions.
Perform analyses; support trade studies to inform design decisions.
Coordinate engineering changes and ensure traceability to requirements and verification results.
Lead or support verification, validation, test planning, and certification activities.