Sr Principal Structural Liaison Engineer - R10214575

Sr Principal Structural Liaison Engineer

Base pay range: $ - $ per year.

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 Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) sector is looking for a Sr. Principal Structural Liaison Engineer (T04) with Material Review Board (MRB) experience to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located onsite at our St. Augustine, FL production facility with a 4x10 work schedule (10‑hour workdays Monday‑Thursday with every Friday off; Tuesday‑Friday may also be an option).

• Develop, design and analyze MRB repair dispositions for discrepancies in aircraft primary and secondary structure and mechanical systems resulting from manufacturing, design, or tooling errors.
• Participate in the development of maintenance, repair and overhaul solutions as well as corrective action documentation (Engineering Orders and Direct Drawing Changes).

• Participate in corrective action investigations of engineering‑caused non‑conformances and generate any required corrective engineering documentation including Engineering Orders and Direct Drawing Changes.
• Perform basic structural analysis to substantiate repair dispositions with concurrence from the stress department.
• Interface with Quality, Material and Manufacturing departments when developing repair solutions or corrective action.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of related experience, or Master of Science (MS) degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of experience.
• Experience with the MRB process.
• Knowledge of or experience with aircraft technology and airframe primary and secondary structures.
• Experience with 3‑D CAD Design tools (Siemens NX, Unigraphics, Catia V4/V5).
• Able to perform basic structural analysis to substantiate repairs/designs.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience with electrical repairs.
• Familiarity with Teamcenter product lifecycle and model management system.
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
• Current Secret clearance.
• Mechanical systems and troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, fuel, flight control, landing gear, propulsion systems.
• Flight line experience and ability to determine safety of flight.
• E‑2 aircraft experience.
• MRB signature authority.

Primary salary range: $ – $. Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses. Northrop Grumman also offers health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, paid time off for vacation and personal business, and other benefits.

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Clearance type:
  Secret.
• Travel:
  Yes, 10% of the time.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.