Aeronautical Integration & Test Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

 

Job Summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is searching for an Aeronautical Engineer (Level 2) to be part of our Integration and Test team in Launch Vehicles, at our Chandler, AZ facility. This position will be 100% on-site in Chandler.

 

Job Responsibilities

The candidate will serve as an Integration and Test Aeronautical Engineer for the Strike Program, requiring the candidate to function in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.  Daily responsibilities may require direct contact with launch vehicle flight hardware and mechanical or electrical ground support equipment. Specific duties may include:

• Performing hands-on mechanical integration work

• Developing/maintaining procedures for the assembly and test of launch vehicle systems

• Developing concept of operations for assembly and testing of vehicles

• Incorporating hardware design changes

• Documenting & dispositioning hardware discrepancies, pursuing root cause & corrective actions

• Some planning and scheduling of day-to-day tasks

• Constant and timely communication with other team members

 

Basic Qualifications 

• Minimum Education / Experience: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 2 Years of related experience -OR- Master's degree with 1 Year of related experience (excluding internships, research projects, etc.)

• Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain a U.S. Passport for travel

• Requires an active U.S. Government Secret (or higher) security clearance at time of application, current and within scope

• Ability to innovate and lead digital transformation efforts including leading-out at solving problems and driving all tasks to completion

• Ability to work in a team environment, and lead small projects or teams

• Ability to travel: Travel expectation 10-20%

 

Unique Strengths:  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work at a fast pace, while multi-tasking, and still communicate effectively

Preferred Qualifications 

• Hands-on mechanical integration experience

• Experience with aerospace standards/guidelines

• Experience with MES, or other digital work instruction platform

• Experience working with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, and high voltage systems

• Experience performing formal requirements decomposition and/or verification

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

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.