I&T Lead Aeronautical Engineer - Level 5 Security Clearance

Position: I&T Lead Aeronautical Engineer - Level 5 with Security Clearance
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Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
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Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start.

Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. 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

Job Responsibilities The candidate will serve as the Lead Integration and Test Staff Aeronautical Engineer for the Sentinel 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. Specific duties may include:
* 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 Basic Qualifications
* 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%

Preferred Qualifications
* Possessing a current U.S. Passport for travel

* Former/current ME/AE lead on other Launch Systems programs, or other similar programs

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