Principal/ Sr. Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Liaison/MRB)

Act as engineering authority for non-conformances Assess, disposition, and perform timely dispositions for nonconforming parts, assemblies, and installations as they arise in the flight test environment Coordinate dispositioned repairs, as appropriate, with support roles in the organization Provide technical knowledge and engineering analysis to a multi-disciplinary Northrop Grumman team Assess, manage, and communicate the team's technical priorities and progress to company and customer senior leadership locally and nationally Establish and maintain Material Review Board authority in order to autonomously address the rigors of the role Basic knowledge of subsystems (electrical, hydraulics, fuels, fluids and propulsion systems) installations, composite structures, & metallic structures Ability to obtain a Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Ability to obtain a Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Must have a Bachelor's of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering, OR a Master's degree AND 3 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering understanding of related professional/military Engineering philosophy. Experience briefing senior leadership on team progress and goals Experience with the manufacture and repair of composite structures Experience with the conceptual operation, and troubleshooting of, typical aircraft subsystems Must have a Bachelor's of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 8 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering, OR a Master's degree AND 6 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering. Experience briefing senior leadership on team progress and goals Experience with the manufacture and repair of composite structures Experience with the conceptual operation, and troubleshooting of, typical aircraft subsystems Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering Previous MRB/LE Authority for Engineering Experience with CATIA V5, NX, Visualization Pro, TeamCenter, MES, or other CAD programs 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 Experience in a technical leadership and/or management role Experience working hands-on in a production assembly line environment Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00 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.