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Aeronautical or Principal Aeronautical Engineer - Air Vehicle Co
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What they do
An Aerospace Engineer designs aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft using knowledge of engineering and physics, and tests prototypes to see if they work according to design. May specialize in aeronautical design and work with airplanes and helicopters, or specialize in astronautical design and work with vehicles used in outer space. May specialize in a particular area of design, such as aerodynamic flow or navigation.
$138,433 / year median in California
+9% projected growth
Job Description
- $137,600 Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
YesCLEARANCE TYPE
Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Aeronautical Engineer or Principal Aeronautical Engineer
- Air Vehicle Configuration Design and Integration to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA or El Segundo, CA.
Essential Functions:
Support the Configuration Design and Integration team through the development and design of multiple advanced air vehicles concepts. Develop parametric CAD models (primarily in Siemens NX) in support of conceptual vehicle sizing studies for advanced Air Vehicles. Support vehicle design configuration trade study tasks in conjunction with multiple disciplines to solve complex vehicle design challenges across all vehicle design stages. This requisition may be filled at either the Aeronautical Engineer level or the Principal Aeronautical Engineer level, depending upon the qualifications below. Basic Qualifications forAeronautical Engineer:
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; or a Master's Degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience. Demonstrated proficiency with an industry standard design tool such as SiemensNX, CATIA
V5, or ProE CAD. Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office with good technical writing skills and the ability to communicate and present technical material to various stakeholders. A current active in-scope US Government Secret security clearance or higher, with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP). Basic Qualifications forPrincipal Aeronautical Engineer:
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's Degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline with 1 year of related engineering experience. Demonstrated proficiency with an industry standard design tool such as SiemensNX, CATIA
V5, or ProE CAD. Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office with good technical writing skills and the ability to communicate and present technical material to various stakeholders. A current active in-scope US Government Secret security clearance or higher, with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).Preferred Qualifications for both levels:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering. Experience supporting the design and modeling of advanced air vehicle concepts Knowledge of historical aircraft designs Ability to lead a configuration design team, provide staffing planning and estimation Experience with CAD product lifecycle model management systems Demonstrated knowledge relating to design principles used on Low Observable vehicles Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management. #yellowPrimary Level Salary Range:
$91,800.00- $137,600.
Secondary Level Salary Range:
$114,000.00- $171,000.
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10122071 Apply nowBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Relocation Assistance