Engineer Aeronautical - Level 4 : Advanced Programs Active Secret Clearance

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nThe Mechanical Engineering group is hiring for an Engineer Aeronautical - Level 4 professional at our Chandler, AZ location. \n \nEssential Functions:\n\n * Based on specific stated objectives, performs analysis, design, or test of one or more complex materials, structural components or functional systems of company products. Use advanced structural and product design engineering software tools. Solid knowledge of GD\u0026T principles and application to designs\n * With minimal guidance, studies basic design concepts and criteria for complex materials, components, or functional systems. Applies engineering principles to adapt or improve upon heritage features from previous successful designs of a similar nature\n * Makes an extra effort to provide quality customer service. Constantly seeks new sources of information and provides information necessary to meet customer needs\n * Demonstrates a willingness to seek creative, new and different ways to accomplish outcomes. Demonstrates a willingness to seek creative, new and different ways to accomplish outcomes\n * Perform complex engineering design, development, analysis, and/or test activities to support assigned projects\n * Develop test programs as needed to evaluate system elements, such as materials, structural components, etc.\n * Manage test activities and test article fabrication, including documentation of results\n * Determine engineering tasks required for project planning and execution\n * Interact with senior customer personnel on significant technical matters, often requiring coordinated activity across organizational lines\n * Perform research for related engineering projects\n * Represent the organization as a contact on projects\n\n\n\nBasic Qualifications:\n\n * Bachelor\u0027s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master\u2019s degree in STEM with 6 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 4 years of related engineering experience\n * Active US DoD Secret Security clearance, or higher\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications: \n\n * Bachelor\u2019s or Master\u2019s in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering\n * Active US DoD Top Secret Security Clearance\n * Solid written and verbal communication skills\n * Knowledge in carbon composites\n * NX or other CAD experience\n * GD\u0026T training i\n * Ability to present technical content to peers and project groups\n * Familiarity with Matlab, Python, Linux\n\n\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop 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.\n