Integration and Test Aeronautical Engineer; Level 2

Aeronautical Engineer (Level
2)

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 searching for an Aeronautical Engineer (Level
2) 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 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. Specific duties may include:

• 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
• Some planning and scheduling of day-to-day tasks
• Constant and timely communication with other team members

• Minimum
  
  Education / Experience:
  
  Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 2 Years of related experience
  -OR
  - Master's degree with 1 Year of related experience (excluding internships, research projects, etc.)
• Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain a U.S. Passport for travel
• Requires an active U.S. Government Secret (or higher) security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
• Ability to innovate and lead digital transformation efforts including leading-out at solving problems and driving all tasks to completion
• Ability to work in a team environment, and lead small projects or teams
• Ability to travel:
  Travel expectation 10-20%

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work at a fast pace, while multi-tasking, and still communicate effectively

• 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 performing formal requirements decomposition and/or verification