Aeronautical Engineer​/Principal Aeronautical Engineer - Fuel S Security Clearance

Position: Aeronautical Engineer / Principal Aeronautical Engineer - Fuel S with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes CLEARANCE TYPE:
Top Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% 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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you'll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Aeronautical Engineer / Principal Aeronautical Engineer - Fuel Systems to join our team in Palmdale, CA.

Roles and Responsibilities will include:
* Responsible for subsystem engineering for fuel, propulsion, fire protection, and ECS: translate system requirements into hardware/software designs, allocate requirements, and maintain traceability from requirements to verification artifacts.

* Lead detailed mechanical design and documentation (drawings, BOMs, tolerance stacks, interface control documents) for pumps, valves, feedlines, thrust components, fire detection/suppression hardware, ducts, heat exchangers, and pressure vessels.

* Develop test, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures to support system needs. Perform data analysis as needed, and provide verification artifacts.

* Define and champion system improvements and changes as they become necessary. Lead mechanical design and development of system to produce drawings and manufacturing ready documentation.

* Serve as an engineering representative in the supplier management team for key suppliers to the system. Manage their performance, technical flow down, and resolution of manufacturing and assembly issues as they arise.

* Define and validate performance, mass, structural, thermal, fluid-dynamic, and durability requirements; perform sizing, calculations, and analyses to ensure systems meet operational and environmental specifications.

* Collaborate across propulsion, systems, avionics, structures, thermal, manufacturing, and test teams to coordinate interfaces, timing, packaging, routing, and certification evidence The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required. This position may be offered as Aeronautical Engineer (Level
2) or Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Level
3) Basic Qualifications Aeronautical Engineer:
* Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience.

* Experience with development, design, or sustainment of Fuel systems.

* Experience applying Siemens AMESIM, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar analysis tools.

* Experience with Computer Aided Design tools and practices (drafting, modeling parts and assemblies, etc...)

* Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) with ability to Obtain Top Secret clearance.

* Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs. Basic Qualifications Principal Aeronautical Engineer:
* Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience.

* Experience with development, design, or sustainment of Fuel systems.

* Experience applying Siemens AMESIM, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar analysis tools.

* Experience with Computer Aided Design tools and practices (drafting, modeling parts and assemblies, etc...)

* Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) with ability…