Integration and Test Principal Aeronautical Engineer

Engineering | Chandler Arizona, United States

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret. TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% of the time.

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is searching for a Principal Aeronautical Engineer to be part of our Integration and Test team in Launch Vehicles, at our Chandler, AZ facility. This position will be 100% on-site in Chandler.

The candidate will serve as an Integration and Test Principal Aeronautical Engineer for the Strike Program, requiring the candidate to function in a dynamic multi‑disciplinary environment.

Daily responsibilities may require direct contact with launch vehicle flight hardware and mechanical or electrical ground support equipment.

• Establish Space Systems system tools to be used for program execution.
• Perform hands‑on mechanical integration work.
• Develop and maintain procedures for the assembly and test of launch vehicle systems.
• Develop concept of operations for assembly and testing of vehicles.
• Incorporate hardware design changes.
• Document and disposition hardware discrepancies, pursue root cause and corrective actions.
• Plan and schedule day‑to‑day tasks.
• Communicate constantly and timely with other team members.
• Transfer knowledge to less experienced I&T engineers.

• Minimum 5 years with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Aerospace Engineering or a qualifying discipline; 3 years with a Master of Science in the same discipline.
• Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain a U.S. passport for travel.
• Ability to innovate and lead digital transformation efforts.
• Ability to lead in solving problems and driving all tasks to completion.
• Ability to work at a fast pace, while multi‑tasking, and still communicate effectively.
• Ability to work multiple programs at the same time, if/when needed.
• Ability to work in a team environment, and lead small projects or teams.
• Travel expectation 10‑20%.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands‑on mechanical integration experience.

• Experience with aerospace standards/guidelines.
• Experience with MES, or other digital work instruction platform.
• Experience working with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, and high voltage systems.
• Experience with external customer interfacing including meetings, presentations, and negotiations.
• Experience performing formal requirements decomposition and/or verification.

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. For our complete EEO/AA statement, visit  U.S. citizenship is required for most positions with a government clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $95,300 – $142,900. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation or personal business.