Job Description

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance and Travel

Clearance required for start: Yes

Clearance type: Secret

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Job Overview

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Principal Airframe Structural Design Engineer (Level 3) / Senior Principal Airframe Structural Design Engineer (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.

Responsibilities

- Design primary and secondary aircraft structural parts, assemblies, and installations using metallic and/or composite materials for new aircraft design and/or modifications to existing aircraft.
- Work within or lead an Integrated Product Team (IPT), interfacing with IPT/Program leadership, suppliers, customers, and other technical disciplines to independently prepare and lead the preparation of engineering design solutions to challenging problems through the development of Product Definition Packages.
- Collaborate with structural analysis, manufacturing, materials and processes, and other stakeholders to produce flight weight structures.
- Employ GD&T; and Model Based Engineering (MBE) methods in support of Digital Transformation to create airframe layouts and produce engineering definitions.
- Assist the team to develop and document best practices and mentor less experienced engineers.

Principal Airframe Structural Design Engineer (Level 3)

- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience; or a Master’s Degree with 3 years of qualified/military experience; or a Ph.D. with 1 year of professional/military experience.




- Ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance and any required program access(es) within a reasonable period of time.
- Professional experience designing primary and/or secondary composite aircraft parts, assemblies, and/or installations.

Senior Principal Airframe Structural Design Engineer (Level 4)

- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience; or a Master’s Degree with 6 years of professional/military experience; or a Ph.D. with 4 years of professional/military experience.
- Ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance and any required program access(es) within a reasonable period of time.
- Professional experience designing primary and/or secondary composite aircraft parts, assemblies, and/or installations.

Qualifications

- Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
- Proficiency with NX Solid Modelling or similar 3D modeling software.
- Proficiency with Teamcenter.
- Understanding of GD&T; and MBE methods.
- Final adjudicated government Secret clearance.

AS-FA3

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities,



exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self‑motivated, proactive, and goal‑oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Salary

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.

Benefits

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 insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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