Integration and Test Aeronautical Engineer (Level 3 or 4)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is searching for a Principal or Sr. Principal I&T Aeronautical Engineer (Level 3 or 4) to be an integration and test engineer 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 I&T Principal or Senior Principal Engineer for one of our key programs , requiring the candidate to function in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment. Daily responsibilities may require direct contact with launch vehicle flight hardware and mechanical and electrical ground support equipment. Specific duties may include:

Your Role and Impact:

Establish Space Systems system tools to be used for program execution

Leading/directing/performing hands-on mechanical integration and/or electrical testing at a systems level

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

Developing concept of operations for assembly and testing of vehicles

Incorporating hardware and/or software design changes

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

Planning and scheduling day to day tasks

Constant and timely communication with other team members and leadership

Leading, training, tasking other engineers and team members

Transferring knowledge to less experienced I&T engineers

Guiding, mentoring and training other team members, face-to-face, on a daily basis

This role may be filled at either Level 3 or Level 4.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5 years of relevant experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience

Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Top-Security security clearance

Hands-on mechanical integration, electrical testing and diagnostic experience

Experience with aerospace standards/guidelines

Ability to travel: Travel expectation is 10-20%   which requires the possession of, or the ability to obtain, a U.S. Passport for travel

Experience leading/training other engineers and/or team members

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 8 years of relevant experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience

Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Top-Security security clearance

Hands-on mechanical integration, electrical testing and diagnostic experience

Experience with aerospace standards/guidelines

Ability to travel: Travel expectation is 10-20%   which requires the possession of, or the ability to obtain, a U.S. Passport for travel

Experience leading/training other engineers and/or team members

Your Distinct Strengths:

Ability to innovate and lead digital transformation efforts

Ability to lead efforts in solving problems and driving all tasks to completion

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

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

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

BS in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering

Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance

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 with external customer interfacing including meetings, presentations & negotiations

Two or more launch campaign experiences, preferably on multiple programs

We work a 9/80 schedule (9 hours per day Mon-Thurs, 8 hours every other Friday with the alternate Friday off)

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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.