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Aeronautical Propulsion Engineer

Job in Palmdale, Los Angeles County, California, 93550, USA
Listing for: Northrop Grumman
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-19
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Mechanical Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 91800 USD Yearly USD 91800.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Aeronautical Propulsion Engineer

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 Propulsion Engineer to join our team in Palmdale, CA.

Roles and Responsibilities will include:

  • Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for a specific propulsion subsystem, owning technical integrity, performance, and readiness.
  • 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.

Basic Qualifications:

  • 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 working with aeronautic and mechanical systems, including hands-on support for subsystem integration, test, or troubleshooting.
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Supplier Management.
  • Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
  • Experience using CATIA V5 to examine 3D models.
  • Experience with complex fuel or ECS design and analysis.
  • Technical skills in fluid/thermodynamics, pressure systems.
  • Experience with structures or subsystem installation design.
  • Experience presenting technical content to upper management.
  • Experience using Team Center Engineer and Enterprise to locate and examine technical data.
  • Propulsion Experience.

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $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…

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