Full-Time

Principal Aeronautical Engineer – OR Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer

Liaison MRB, Liaison MRB

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Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider

Cybersecurity
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$107.3k - $199.6kAnnually

+ Bonus

Mid, Senior

Edwards AFB, CA, USA

Relocation assistance may be available.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Aerodynamics
Flight Dynamics
Materials & Structures
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
SAP Products
Requirements
  • Bachelors Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in STEM with 0 years of related engineering experience.
  • Active, in-scope DoD Secret clearance
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP). This SAP must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
  • Bachelors Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience.
  • Active, in-scope DoD Secret clearance
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP). This SAP must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Responsibilities
  • Act as engineering authority for non-conformances supporting the STRIKE program
  • Assess, disposition, and buy off non-conformance (MRB) tags and Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) as they arise in the flight test environment.
  • Coordinate with a team of multiple disciplines engineers to determine effective solutions to defects that are innovative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives
  • Basic knowledge of subsystems (electrical, hydraulics, fuels, fluids and propulsion systems) installations, composite structures, & metallic structures
  • Maintain integrity of the Material Review Board (MRB) process and engineering authority
  • Some of the tools you'll be using are NX, VisPro, MES, and TeamCenter

Northrop Grumman provides advanced aerospace and defense technology solutions primarily for government clients, including the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. The company specializes in areas such as autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and C4ISR, which encompasses command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Their products and services are developed through extensive research and development, manufacturing, and integration of advanced technologies. Northrop Grumman stands out from competitors by focusing on long-term contracts that ensure a steady revenue stream, leveraging its expertise and proven track record in the highly specialized aerospace and defense market. The company's goal is to maintain a strong market position by continuously innovating and providing comprehensive solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$192.2M

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

Founded

1939

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rising demand for cybersecurity boosts Northrop Grumman's market expansion opportunities.
  • EU's increased defense spending opens new markets for Northrop Grumman's space and cyber capabilities.
  • U.S. push for domestic critical metals production stabilizes Northrop Grumman's supply chain.

What critics are saying

  • China's antimony export ban threatens Northrop Grumman's supply chain stability.
  • Colin Miller's departure to Boeing may weaken Northrop Grumman's aeronautics sector.

What makes Northrop Grumman unique

  • Northrop Grumman excels in autonomous systems, aligning with U.S. defense priorities.
  • The company offers advanced C4ISR solutions, enhancing situational awareness for military clients.
  • Northrop Grumman's diversified segments ensure a stable revenue base across aerospace and defense.

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