We at Aeronautics Systems are reshaping our Engineering organization to drive stronger execution and faster decision making, while equipping our teams with the processes, tools, and technical training needed to succeed and grow. As a leader in the Center of Technical Excellence (CoTE) team, you will be at the heart of this transformation, driving relentless improvement and ensuring that our technical capabilities stay ahead of emerging challenges and opportunities.
The Aeronautics Engineering organization is seeking an Engineer Aeronautical/ Principal Engineer Aeronautical – Flight Sciences Integration to support the Flight Sciences technical discipline within the newly established Vehicle Engineering (VE) CoTE. This role reports to the Aeronautics Systems (AS) Vehicle Integration Manager within the VE CoTE and is responsible for supporting the development of discipline-specific processes, technical manuals, and training to elevate technical excellence across the Flight Sciences discipline.
The Engineer Aeronautical/ Principal Engineer Aeronautical – Flight Sciences Integration candidate will work closely with the Flight Sciences Discipline Process Technical Owner (DPTO) to deliver Sector wide technical discipline capabilities for processes, tools, and training within the Flight Sciences discipline. As an integrator, you will leverage prior execution experience, subject matter expertise within the CoTE and across the Sector to support continued development of discipline products, ensuring process excellence and promote compliance in collaboration with program technical leaders.
The ideal Engineer Aeronautical/ Principal Engineer Aeronautical – Flight Sciences Integration candidate combines an understanding and practical experience within the discipline with a passion for technical training and development, collaboration, and continuous improvement, a vision for digital solutions and integration within the ecosystem. This integrator will collaborate closely with other VE discipline leads and integrators within the CoTE.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Support strategic vision and technical priorities for the Flight Sciences discipline, aligned to long-term Sector strategy.
Support projects with direction from the Flight Sciences DPTO, with a focus on process, tool, and training development, with a goal to strengthen technical excellence and workforce capabilities that result in improved business results.
Partner with NG Fellows within the Flight Sciences discipline to advance Sector- and Enterprise-wide emerging technologies and future workforce capabilities.
Supports the development and maintenance of Flight Sciences Principles and Operating Practices (PrOP), Process Asset Library (PAL) manuals, and Nimbus Process Models, ensuring technical excellence and compliance in partnership with program execution teams
This requisition may be filled at an Engineer Aeronautical / Principal Engineer Aeronautical level based on the qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications:
Engineer Aeronautical – Flight Sciences Integration
Bachelors Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience
Experience in Air Vehicle Flight Sciences and Controls program execution within an integrated product team environment that aligns to a technical background in a specific FS discipline area, such as Mass Properties, Loads & Dynamics, Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC), Vehicle Management Systems (VMS), Aerodynamics, Performance, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Configuration, or Propulsion
Experience utilizing Flight Sciences analysis methods, tools, standards, and processes
Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and geographically dispersed teams
Experience with or exposure to digital design initiatives and solutions
Must have an active DoD secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) and eligibility for Top Secret/SCI
Must be able to attain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR)
Ability to travel as needed (approx. 25%)
Principal Engineer Aeronautical – Flight Sciences Integration
Bachelors Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in STEM with 1 years of related engineering experience
Experience in Air Vehicle Flight Sciences and Controls program execution within an integrated product team environment that aligns to a technical background in a specific FS discipline area, such as Mass Properties, Loads & Dynamics, Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC), Vehicle Management Systems (VMS), Aerodynamics, Performance, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Configuration, or Propulsion
Experience utilizing Flight Sciences analysis methods, tools, standards, and processes
Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and geographically dispersed teams
Experience with or exposure to digital design initiatives and solutions
Must have an active DoD secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) and eligibility for Top Secret/SCI
Must be able to attain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR)
Ability to travel as needed (approx. 25%)
Preferred Qualifications:
BS or MS in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering
Current Special Program Access (PAR)
Experience utilizing agile tools, including Confluence and JIRA
Experience with Matlab, Simulink, C/C++, Python
Knowledge of industry practices for developing and utilizing engineering design and analysis software systems.
Continuous improvement mindset with experience leading process optimization.
This position supports all Aeronautics Systems business divisions at all of the Aeronautics Systems primary geographic sites, including: Melbourne, FL; Palmdale, CA; San Diego, CA; and South Bay (El Segundo / Redondo Beach / Manhattan Beach), CA. This position is geographically flexible and can be based at any of the 4 locations listed above
Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $137,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, natio