Sr Principal Aeronautical Engineer; Level 4

Sr. Principal Engineer (Level
4)

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 Sr. Principal Engineer (Level
4) to perform integration and test engineer responsibilities for Launch Vehicles, at our Chandler, AZ facility. This position will be 100% on-site in Chandler.

Job Responsibilities

The candidate will serve as an I&T Senior Principal Lead Engineer for a 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 and electrical ground support equipment. This position requires ability to travel, possibly internationally, potentially 10-20%.

Your Role and Impact:

• Establish Space Systems system tools to be used for program execution
• Leading/directing/performing hands-on mechanical integration and/or electrical testing at a systems level
• Developing/maintaining procedures for the assembly and test of launch vehicle systems
• Developing concept of operations for assembly and testing of vehicles
• Incorporating hardware and/or software 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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 8 years of relevant experience – OR – Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience
• Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Top-Security security clearance
• Hands-on mechanical integration, electrical testing and diagnostic experience
• Experience with aerospace standards/guidelines
• Ability to travel:
  Travel expectation 10-20%
• Experience leading/training other engineers and/or team members

Your Distinct Strengths:

• Ability to innovate and lead digital transformation efforts
• Ability to lead efforts 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 in a team environment, and lead small projects or teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance
• 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 & negotiations
• Two or more launch campaign experiences, preferably on multiple programs

We work a 9/80 schedule (9 hours per day Mon-Thurs, 8 hours every other Friday with the alternate Friday off)

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…