Principal / Sr Principal Airframe Design Engineer

Northrop Grumman
US - Florida - Melbourne
November 18, 2024

Requisition ID:
R10174251

Category:
Engineering
Location:
Melbourne, Florida, 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:
1

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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.
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 - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.
Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

This position is currently contingent on program award and associated program award funding.
Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Principal / Sr Principal Airframe Design Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future.
This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.

In this role, you will work within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment to develop primary and secondary metal and composite aircraft structure parts and assemblies, lead design and trade study efforts, mentor less experienced engineers, and develop advanced design solutions to complex technical problems.
The successful candidate possesses substantial experience with design and fabrication techniques for aircraft primary structural details, assemblies, and installations utilizing both metallic and composite materials, conventional fastening methods, bonded primary structures, major structural joint definition, and load path development.

Responsibilities may include:

Design primary and secondary aircraft structural parts, assemblies, and installations using metallic and/or composite materials for new aircraft design and/or modifications to existing aircraft
Working within or leading an IPT, interfaces with IPT/Program leadership, suppliers, customers, and other technical disciplines to independently prepare and lead the preparation of engineering design solutions to challenging problems through the development of Product Definition Packages
Collaborate with structural analysis, manufacturing, materials and processes, and other stakeholders to produce flight weight structures
Employ GD&T and Model Based Engineering (MBE) methods in support of Digital Transformation to create airframe layouts and produce engineering definitions
Assist team to develop/document best practices and mentor less experienced engineers

This requisition may be filled at either or a Principal Engineer Aeronautical OR Sr Principal Engineer Aeronautical level.

Basic Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Engineer Aeronautical is a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR Master of Science (MS) degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience
Basic Qualifications for a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR Master of Science (MS) degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience
Experience designing primary and secondary composite aircraft parts/components, assemblies, and installations
Must have the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Proficiency with NX Solid Modelling or similar 3D modeling software
Proficiency with Teamcenter
Understanding of GD&T and MBE methods

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.
We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Salary Range:
$92,600 - $139,000
Salary Range 2:
$114,900 - $172,300
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 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.
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