Aeronautical Engineer / Principal Aeronautical Engineer

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Melbourne, FL +1 · Mechanical

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Aeronautical Engineer / Principal Aeronautical Engineer to support fabrication and installation within their D&I Lab/Test Manufacturing Team. The role involves creating and maintaining process work instructions, identifying process improvements, supporting Statistical Process Control, and responding to technical issues on the production floor. Responsibilities also include supporting non-conformance investigations, PFMEA, and RCCA. The position requires a STEM Bachelor's degree, active US Government clearance (Secret), and proficiency in CAD/3D modeling. Preferred qualifications include experience with CPLM/NX, 3D printing, CNC machining, and aerospace manufacturing.

What you'd actually do

  1. Create and maintain process work instructions, process standards, etc.
  2. Identify process improvements, capture feedback from Operations, and incorporate into the manufacturing process.
  3. Support Statistical Process Control in various manufacturing stages.
  4. Support Design of projects.
  5. Review design and specification changes.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline
  • Proficient in CAD/3d modeling software
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical engineering drawings/PMI
  • Basic understanding of mechanical fabrication
  • Basic understanding of GD&T
  • Ability to travel
  • active US Government clearance
  • Secret clearance

Nice to have

  • CPLM / NX experience
  • Manufacturing process experience
  • Experience with 3d printing
  • Basic knowledge of multi-axis CNC
  • Ability to work fluently in a digital manufacturing environment
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and drive daily execution
  • Ability to create detailed manufacturing plans and technical build packages
  • Prior exposure to aerospace manufacturing

What the JD emphasized

  • active US Government clearance
  • Secret
  • Secret
  • Secret