Engineer or Principal Engineer - Fluid Subsystems Design

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Melbourne, FL, USA
In-Office
79K-148K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Design and integrate aircraft fluid subsystems (ECS, LCS, fuel, hydraulics): route tubes/ducts, design secondary structure, apply GD&T, use NX/Teamcenter, verify airworthiness, coordinate stakeholders, and support program reviews.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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, specializing in Fluid Subsystems design. This role will be located in Melbourne, FL.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing, modifying, and maintaining aircraft subsystems configurations using current engineering design practices and standards.  These subsystems include, but are not limited to, Environmental Control Systems (ECS), Liquid Cooling Systems (LCS), Fuel Systems, and Hydraulic Systems.

Responsibilities and duties:

  • Design tubes/ducts and routing of transport elements related to Environmental Control Systems (ECS), Liquid Cooling Systems (LCS), Fuel Systems, and Hydraulic Systems

  • Design secondary structural elements (i.e., bracketry) to attach fluidic systems components to aircraft primary structure

  • Perform design related tasks utilizing the NX and Teamcenter tool suite

  • Integrate subsystems components into various aircraft applications

  • Coordinate and collaborate with relevant stakeholder to ensure robust and maintainable configurations are produced

  • Apply GD&T requirements to models to ensure producibility and manufacturability of designs

  • Evaluate and verify requirements to ensure airworthiness criteria are met

  • Attend internal program, customer and/or supplier technical exchange meetings and/or formal program milestone reviews to provide and/or obtain progress status updates

  • The successful candidate will be a self-starter, well-organized with good problem-solving skills, able to perform effectively despite concurrent work tasks and will possess strong communication, leadership, team coordination and mentoring skills.  The successful candidate will also thrive in an aircraft development design environment and be able to react and quickly adapt to changes in aircraft configuration.

This position can be filled at either the Engineer (Level 2) or Principal Engineer level (Level 3).

Basic Qualifications:

  • Basic qualifications for an Aeronautical Engineer include a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 2 years of relevant experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with no years of experience.

  • Basic qualifications for a Principal Aeronautical Engineer include a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 5 years of relevant experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 3 years of relevant experience, or a PhD Degree with no experience.

  • Prior experience with 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software applications

  • This position requires an Active In-scope (within 6 years) U.S. Government Secret Clearance as well as the ability to obtain Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related discipline

  • Prior experience with aircraft subsystems fluidic routing design and integration

  • Experience with the design, specification, selection, and qualification of aircraft fluidic system components (e.g., fittings, valves, etc.)

  • Aircraft transport element sizing and architecture development experience, including fluid systems analysis, performance analysis, and/or control systems knowledge

  • Experience with NX CAD and Teamcenter PDM/PLM or equivalent engineering tools

  • Team leadership / mentorship experience

  • Familiarity with industry standard software application tools such as Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Visio, etc.), Adobe Acrobat, etc.

  • Prior experience in coordinating with multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) within a dynamic program environment

  • Experience with suppliers and supplier coordination/management

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM and at least 2 years relevant experience, or Master's in STEM with no experience (Engineer's minimum)
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM and at least 5 years relevant experience, or Master's with 3 years, or PhD with no experience (Principal Engineer minimum)
  • Prior experience with 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software applications
  • Active in-scope U.S. Government Secret Clearance (within 6 years)
  • Ability to obtain Program Special Access within a reasonable period of time
  • U.S. Citizenship (required for positions with government clearance)
  • Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related discipline
  • Experience with aircraft subsystems fluidic routing design and integration, including fittings and valves selection/qualification
  • Experience with NX CAD and Teamcenter PDM/PLM or equivalent engineering tools
  • Team leadership, mentorship, and supplier/IPT coordination experience
  • Familiarity with GD&T and aircraft fluid systems analysis/transport element sizing
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.

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The Company
HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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