ForgeApplyTry it free

ForgeApply · Job listing

Staff Aeronautical Engineer (USAF Sustainment Sub-IPT Lead)

Northrop Grumman

United States-California-San Diego, US$177k – $266konsite

See all 979 open roles at Northrop Grumman →

Tailor your resume for this Northrop Grumman job in about a minute.

ForgeApply tailors your resume and cover letter to this exact posting, then hands you a ready-to-submit application for Northrop Grumman's site. Free trial, no card required.

Tailor my resume for this jobView original posting →

About this role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 has an opening for a Staff Aeronautical Engineer (USAF Sustainment Sub-IPT Lead) to join our team in Rancho Bernardo, CA!

This leadership position provides technical and cost/schedule management direction to all sustainment activities on RQ-4 USAF contracts and reports directly to the IPT lead.

Duties Include: • Responsible for Vehicle Engineering IPT management and CAM for all RQ-4 USAF sustainment contracts (i.e., repairs, IFC development and testing support, field support, sustaining engineering, CDRL development, and subcontracts scope) • Manage daily execution of Vehicle Engineering activities on contract • Responsible for EVM baselining, maintaining cost, holding schedule, and meeting technical performance • Manage and provide technical oversight throughout the PoP • Maintain staffing and ensure team taskings are prioritized appropriately • Report execution status to USAF VE IPT Lead and Program Managers

Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline with 8 years of related engineering experience. • Demonstrated experience with sustaining engineering, field support, and/or aircraft repairs • Active, in-scope US Government Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).

Preferred Qualifications • Current EV certification • Experience with CAM • Prior experience leading a team and taking ownership of execution

Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00

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.

Salary insight

The midpoint of this range ($221k) is about 53% above the median disclosed salary for San Diego roles listed on ForgeApply ($145k across 826 jobs).

Based on live postings with disclosed pay on ForgeApply; refreshed daily. Not an estimate of this employer's offer.

Tailor your resume for this Northrop Grumman role before you apply.

Tailor my resume for this job

Similar jobs

Free ATS checker · How to Tailor Your Resume to a Job Description (Step by Step)