I&T Lead Aeronautical Engineer - Level 5

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Lead Integration & Test (I&T) Aeronautical Engineer - Level 5/Staff to be part of our Integration and Test team in Launch Systems at our Chandler, AZ facility. This position will be 100% on-site in Chandler. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

• Establish Space Systems system tools to be used for program execution
• Leading/directing/performing hands‑on mechanical integration work
• Developing/maintaining procedures for the assembly and test of launch vehicle systems
• Developing concept of operations for assembly and testing of vehicles
• Incorporating hardware design changes
• Documenting & dispositioning hardware discrepancies, pursuing root cause & corrective actions
• Planning and scheduling day‑to‑day tasks
• Constant and timely communication with other team members and leadership
• Leading, training, tasking other engineers and team members
• Transferring knowledge to less experienced I&T engineers
• Guiding, mentoring and training other team members, face‑to‑face, on a daily basis
• Traveling 10-20% in support of Launch Campaigns

• Minimum
  
  Education / Experience:
  
  12 Years with Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Aerospace Engineering or qualifying discipline; 10 Years with Master of Science in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Aerospace Engineering or qualifying discipline.
• Candidate must possess an ACTIVE U.S. Government security clearance of Secret or above
• Candidate must have prior launch campaign experience and be well‑versed with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, and high voltage systems
• Ability to innovate and lead digital transformation efforts
• Experience with aerospace standards/guidelines including MES, or other digital work instruction platform
• Experience leading/training other engineers and/or team members and confidently leading out at solving problems and driving all tasks to completion
• Extensive hands‑on mechanical integration experience
• Ability to travel:
  Travel expectation 10-20%

• Possessing a current U.S. Passport for travel
• Former/current ME/AE lead on other Launch Systems programs, or other similar programs
• Experience with external customer interfacing including meetings, presentations & negotiations
• Experience performing formal requirements decomposition and/or verification
• Extensive experience with aerospace standards/guidelines, MES (or other digital work instruction platforms), launch campaigns (preferably on multiple programs), and operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, and high voltage systems
• Extensive experience leading/training other engineers and/or team members

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $

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.

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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.