Northrop Grumman · 6 hours ago
Sr Principal Engineer Aeronautical - R10219848
Chandler, AZ
Part-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$123K/yr - $184K/yr
8+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in aerospace and defense, known for its innovative systems that impact lives globally. They are seeking a Sr. Principal Aeronautical Engineer to join their Integration and Test team in Chandler, AZ, where the role involves hands-on mechanical integration work and leading a team in the assembly and testing of launch vehicle systems.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Establish Space Systems system tools to be used for program execution
Leading/directing/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
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
Qualification
Required
Minimum Education / Experience: 8 Years with Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Aerospace Engineering or qualifying discipline; 6 Years with Master of Science in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Aerospace Engineering or qualifying discipline
Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain a U.S. Passport for travel
Candidate must possess an ACTIVE DoD Secret Level security clearance
Candidate must have prior launch campaign experience
Ability to innovate and lead digital transformation efforts
Ability to lead out at 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 multiple programs at the same time, if/when needed
Ability to work in a team environment, and lead small projects or teams
Ability to travel: Travel expectation 10-20%
Strong written and verbal communication skills
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
Some experience leading/training other engineers and/or team members
Hands-on mechanical integration experience
Preferred
Former/current ME/AE lead on other LV programs, or other similar programs
Experience with external customer interfacing including meetings, presentations & negotiations
Experience performing formal requirements decomposition and/or verification
Extensive experience with aerospace standards/guidelines
Extensive experience with MES, or other digital work instruction platform
Extensive experience working with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, and high voltage systems
Significant experience leading/training other engineers and/or team members
Two or more launch campaign experiences, preferably on multiple programs
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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