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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for a Project Engineer 2 to support our Systems Engineering organization onsite in Melbourne, FL. The selected candidate will provide engineering leadership, analysis, and execution support for the development of innovative systems. Focus is on change and technical integration of complex issues, as well as how our solutions affect our program costs and schedules.
Essential Functions:
- Complete understanding and wide application of Change Integration and management principles, theories, and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines.
- Displays Technical and program review board leadership. Provides technical solutions to a wide range of complex difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.
- Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Supports chief engineers in defect analysis and path forwards
- Contributes to the completion of Change Proposal Development and Risk Management and Opportunity analysis.
- Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.
Basic Qualifications:
- Project Engineering 2 requirements - Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) from an accredited university with 2 years of engineering experience OR Master’s Degree from an accredited university with 0 years of experience
- Project Engineering 3 requirements - Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) from an accredited university with 5 years of engineering experience OR Master’s Degree from an accredited university with 3 years of experience
- An active Secret DoD Clearance with an investigation in the past 5 years and the ability to obtain special program access prior to start.
- Experience in Program/Program Management including Baseline Management, Program Change, Change Integration, Risk and Opportunity Management, and Risk Management Analysis.
- Must be able to provide support until 4pm EST.
- Overtime, odd shifts, and weekend work will occasionally be required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university field or similar field with 0 years of experience.
- Active, In-scope DoD Top Secret or SCI clearance.
- 3- 5 years Program/Project management experience including Change Management, Risk and Opportunity Management, Change Proposal processes.
- Advanced use and/or application of technical principles, theories, and concepts.
- Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform complex professional tasks.
- Develops recommended solutions to advanced technical problems as assigned.
- Minimum 1-2 years of proven experience in one or more of the following:
- Aircraft Design
- Aircraft Avionics & Electrical Systems
- Aircraft Testing
- Excellent communication, analysis and problem-solving skills and Strong interpersonal skills.
- Systems/Model Based Systems Engineering academic or work-related experience.
- Strong understanding of common SE processes and procedures.
- System Design behavior analysis academic or work-related experience.
- Provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.
- Significant experience in the developmental/operational test maintenance environment.
- Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.
- Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project.
Skills Required
- Project Engineer 2: Bachelor's degree in STEM with 2 years engineering experience OR Master's degree with 0 years experience
- Project Engineer 3: Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years engineering experience OR Master's degree with 3 years experience
- Active Secret DoD clearance with investigation in past 5 years and ability to obtain special program access prior to start
- Experience in program/program management including baseline management, program change, change integration, and risk and opportunity management
- Must be able to provide support until 4pm EST
- Ability to work occasional overtime, odd shifts, and weekends
- Master's degree in STEM (preferred)
- Active, in-scope DoD Top Secret or SCI clearance (preferred)
- 3-5 years program/project management experience including change management and change proposal processes (preferred)
- Advanced application of technical principles and ability to perform complex professional tasks (preferred)
- 1-2 years proven experience in Aircraft Design, Aircraft Avionics & Electrical Systems, or Aircraft Testing (preferred)
- Systems/Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) academic or work-related experience (preferred)
- Significant experience in developmental/operational test and maintenance environment (preferred)
- Excellent communication, analysis, problem-solving, and strong interpersonal skills (preferred)
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project (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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