I&T Lead Aeronautical Engineer - Level 5

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Lead Integration & Test (I&T) Aeronautical Engineer - Level 5/Staff to be part of our Integration and Test team in Launch Systems at our Chandler, AZ facility. This position will be 100% on-site in Chandler.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off

Job Responsibilities

The candidate will serve as the Lead Integration and Test Staff Aeronautical Engineer for the Sentinel Program, requiring the candidate to function in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.  Daily responsibilities may require direct contact with launch vehicle flight hardware and mechanical or electrical ground support equipment. Specific duties may include:

• 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

• Traveling 10-20% in support of Launch Campaigns

Basic Qualifications 

• Minimum Education / Experience: 12 Years with Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Aerospace Engineering or qualifying discipline; 10 Years with Master of Science in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Aerospace Engineering or qualifying discipline.

• Candidate must possess an ACTIVE U.S. Government security clearance of Secret or above

• Candidate must have prior launch campaign experience and be well-versed with operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, and high voltage systems

• Ability to innovate and lead digital transformation efforts

• Experience with aerospace standards/guidelines including MES, or other digital work instruction platform

• Experience leading/training other engineers and/or team members and confidently leading out at solving problems and driving all tasks to completion

• Extensive hands-on mechanical integration experience

• Ability to travel: Travel expectation 10-20%

Preferred Qualifications 

• Possessing a current U.S. Passport for travel

• Former/current ME/AE lead on other Launch Systems 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, MES (or other digital work instruction platforms), launch campaigns (preferably on multiple programs), and operational hazards such as propulsive devices, pressurized systems, overhead lifting, and high voltage systems

• Extensive experience leading/training other engineers and/or team members

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Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00

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.