Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Staff Engineer Aeronautical - Hydraulics Responsible Engineer to our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Palmdale, CA.
Roles and Responsibilities will include:
- Serve as the subject matter expert for the hydraulics subsystem.
- Lead a small team that defines and champions system improvement initiatives as they become necessary.
- Serve as an engineering representative in the supplier management team for all suppliers providing components of the subsystem.
- Perform system analysis as needed to serve specialty engineering needs.
- Define and document changes and revisions to the subsystem
- Provide direct response to subsystem needs as they arise from the user, the customer, and/or program leadership.
- Present effective technical briefs on all of the above for all levels of consumption (i.e. user, customer, program leadership, etc.).
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience.
- Experience working with diverse technical teams and leading others.
- Experience working with aeronautic hydraulic systems
- Knowledge of design, analysis and/or engineering tools development.
- Proficient with typical office toolsets such as Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficient at locating and examining technical data from Computer Aided Design
- Experience using CATIA V5 to examine 3D models.
- Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) with the ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
- Active US Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
- Experience working on Special Access Programs.
- Experience with hydraulic system design and analysis.
- Experience applying Siemens AMESIM, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar analysis tools to hydraulic subsystems.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in STEM with 12 years related engineering experience OR Master's with 10 years OR PhD with 8 years
- Experience working with aeronautic hydraulic systems
- Experience leading and working with diverse technical teams
- Experience using CATIA V5 to examine 3D models
- Proficient with Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient at locating and examining technical data from Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Knowledge of design, analysis and/or engineering tools development
- Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (background investigation within past 6 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) with ability to obtain Top Secret
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
- Willingness to work full-time on-site in Palmdale, CA; travel up to 25%
- Experience applying Siemens AMESIM, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar tools to hydraulic subsystems
- Current applicable SAP clearance or active Top Secret clearance (preferred)
- Experience working on Special Access Programs (preferred)
- Experience with hydraulic system design and analysis (preferred)
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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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