Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Sr. Principal Engineer Aeronautical to join our team of qualified diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA and will be assigned to 1st shift on a 4 day - 10 hours/day schedule (Monday – Thursday).
The selected candidate will become part of the Liaison Engineering team within the Vehicle Engineering IPT.
Responsibilities:
Act as engineering authority for non-conformances supporting a restricted program
Perform timely dispositions for nonconforming parts, assemblies, and installations
Coordinate with a team of multiple disciplines engineers to determine effective solutions to defects that are innovative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives
Basic knowledge of subsystems (electrical, hydraulics, fuels, fluids and propulsion systems) installations, composite structures, & metallic structures
Maintain integrity of the Material Review Board (MRB) process and engineering authority
Some of the tools you'll be using are NX, VisPro, MES, and TeamCenter
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 8 years of experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 6 years of experience, or a PhD Degree with 3 years of experience.
This position requires a current in-scope US Government Secret Clearance
Must have the ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) prior to start. This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Previous MRB/LE Authority for Engineering
Experience with TeamCenter and NX, Visualization Professional, or other CAD program
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working hands-on in a production assembly line environment
Experience with Model Based Engineering (MBE ) (3-D model engineering definition)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, leadership, and problem solving abilities
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM and at least 8 years of experience, or Master’s degree in STEM and 6 years of experience, or PhD in STEM and 3 years of experience
- Current in-scope U.S. Government Secret clearance
- Ability to obtain Special Access Program access before starting
- Previous Material Review Board or Liaison Engineering authority experience
- Experience with TeamCenter and NX, Visualization Professional, or another CAD program
- Hands-on experience in a production assembly line environment
- Model Based Engineering experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- U.S. citizenship for government-cleared or restricted positions
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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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