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Principal/Sr. Principal Configuration Design & Integration Engineer

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Northrop Grumman

Melbourne, FL (In Person)

$123,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 4 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/1/2026

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Job Description

Principal/Sr. Principal Configuration Design & Integration Engineer Northrop Grumman
  • 4.0 Melbourne, FL Job Details $98,400
  • $184,200 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Relocation assistance Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications 3D CAD modeling Surface modeling technique Stakeholder management Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
Yes
CLEARANCE 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. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Configuration, Design and Integration Engineer
  • Surfacing (Level 3) / Senior Principal Configuration, Design and Integration Engineer
  • Surfacing (Level 4) to join our diverse Vehicle Engineering team in Melbourne, FL . As the Configuration, Design and Integration Engineer
  • Surfacing you will perform Aircraft Configuration Design and Integration activities within an Air Vehicle Integrated Product Team (IPT).
You will work with related disciplines including Airframe Structures, Subsystems, Aerodynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Vehicle Performance, Propulsion, Mass Properties, Guidance Navigation & Control (GNC), and other IPT's such as Mission Systems, Survivability, Manufacturing, and Product Support. Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Support configuration and integration trades studies, design maturation, and tracking of changes to the overall air vehicle configuration Preparation of Computer Aided Design (CAD) models, such as preliminary design vehicle layouts, general arrangement, master definition geometry, and inboard profile definition for subsystems and payload integration onto military aircraft Support vehicle design trade studies in conjunction with multiple team members and stakeholders working to solve complex vehicle design challenges including outer mold line surfacing Support zone management by participating in frequent design reviews to mature air vehicle physical integration through layout phases leading toward detailed design and release with stakeholder concurrence Ensure physical integration layouts are compatible with vehicle environments and constraints (size / fit, weight, power, cooling, loads & dynamics) while meeting overall performance objectives and mission effectiveness requirements Basic Qualifications This requisition may be filled at a Principal Configuration, Design and Integration Engineer
  • Surfacing (Level 3) OR Senior Principal Configuration, Design and Integration Engineer
  • Surfacing (Level 4) level based on the qualifications below. Principal Configuration, Design and Integration Engineer
  • Surfacing (Level 3) Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.
D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related professional/military experience. Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company. Professional experience using computer-aided design (CAD) software, such as Siemens NX, CATIA, or similar. Demonstrated expertise in aircraft outer‑mold‑line (OML) design, analysis, and/or manufacturing. Senior Principal Configuration, Design and Integration Engineer
  • Surfacing (Level 4) Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.
D. in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related professional/military experience. Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company. Professional experience using computer-aided design (CAD) software, such as Siemens NX, CATIA, or similar. Demonstrated expertise in aircraft outer‑mold‑line (OML) design, analysis, and/or manufacturing. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting the design and modeling of advanced air vehicle concepts Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering Experience with aircraft design, build, fly project through degree program or within the industry Experience with Air Vehicle disciplines such as Airframe Structures, Subsystems, Aerodynamics, CFD, Vehicle Performance, Propulsion, Mass Properties, and GNC Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with multiple IPT's and all levels of employees and management #AS-FA3
Primary Level Salary Range:
$98,400.00
  • $147,600.
00
Secondary Level Salary Range:
$122,800.00
  • $184,200.
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. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.