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
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
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