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Aeronautical Engineer OR Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Subsystems)

Northrop Grumman

United States-California-San Diego, US$92k – $138khybrid

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking an experienced Aeronautical Engineer OR Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Subsystems) to join the Air Vehicle Subsystems Design and Analysis team. These aircraft subsystems include Environmental Control Systems, Liquid Cooling Systems, Fuel Systems, Hydraulic Systems, and Fire Protection Systems. The position will primarily support the Triton program but will also have the opportunity to work on a related family of platforms for various military and international programs.

This position will be located at our Aeronautics Sector in Rancho Bernardo, CA. The position currently works in a Hybrid capacity with the ability to work some days remotely during the work week . (Job will require on-site work a minimum of 2 days per week based on program needs.)

Specific roles and duties include: • Performing system related analysis in support of the development of aircraft subsystems as well as the integration of aircraft avionics and the installation of various aircraft hardware. Analysis includes but is not limited to subsystem performance modeling, liquid cooling systems, fluid distribution systems, and compartment temperature assessments. • Sustainment engineering support for a fleet of fielded aircraft to include ground and flight test support, data analysis, troubleshooting anomalies, performing failure investigations, coordinating with hardware/software subcontractors for issue resolution, supporting spares and repairs, and integrating with other functions and disciplines. • Participation on a subcontractor management team and acting as the technical point of contact with suppliers for hardware development, testing, qualification, and procurement. • Supporting the mechanical subsystems integrity program to assess and resolve deficiencies related to mission reliability, FMECA/testability, functional hazards, and subsystem safety hazards. • Test planning, execution support, verification, data processing, and troubleshooting. • System level evaluations to verify requirements and ensure airworthiness criteria are met. • Documentation development and release, data management, and proposal and change process coordination. • Interface with internal engineering or programmatic disciplines, program management, suppliers and Global Supply Chain, customer counterparts, and others for production, test, sustainment, proposal, and design & development projects.

The ideal candidate would have existing experience as a Responsible Engineer for fluid subsystems in support of aircraft development, production, and sustainment activities.

This position can be filled at either the Aeronautical Engineer (Subsystems) or the Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Subsystems) level, depending upon the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications for Aeronautical Engineer (Subsystems): • Bachelor's degree in a related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 2 years of related engineering experience OR a Master’s Degree in a related STEM discipline with 0 years of related engineering experience. • Experience using Thermal Desktop, Flowmaster, Amesim, Simhydaulics, SINDA/Fluint, and/or MATLAB. • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

Basic Qualifications for Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Subsystems): • Bachelor's degree in a related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a related STEM discipline with 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a related STEM discipline with 1 year of related engineering experience. • Experience using Thermal Desktop, Flowmaster, Amesim, Simhydaulics, SINDA/Fluint, and/or MATLAB. • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

Preferred Qualifications for both levels: • Previous direct experience with aircraft fuel, hydraulic, liquid cooling, and/or environmental control systems. • Experience coordinating with suppliers for hardware development, testing, and qualification. • Experience with conceptual operation, integration and troubleshooting of typical aircraft subsystems • Experience with Siemens Teamcenter. • Experience interfacing with military and international customers. • Ability to work both independently or as part of a team, and effective at interfacing with different functions and different levels of internal/external leadership. • Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with direct related engineering experience.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such

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