Engineer Aeronautical - Level 4

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Chandler, AZ +1 · Mechanical

Engineer Aeronautical - Level 4 at Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ. Responsibilities include performing analysis, design, or test of complex materials, structural components, or functional systems using advanced engineering software. The role involves developing and managing test programs, determining engineering tasks for project planning, and interacting with senior customer personnel. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience (or equivalent Master's/PhD) and the ability to obtain a Secret Security clearance.

What you'd actually do

  1. Based on specific stated objectives, performs analysis, design, or test of one or more complex materials, structural components or functional systems of company products. Use advanced structural and product design engineering software tools. Solid knowledge of GD&T principles and application to designs
  2. With minimal guidance, studies basic design concepts and criteria for complex materials, components, or functional systems. Applies engineering principles to adapt or improve upon heritage features from previous successful designs of a similar nature
  3. Perform complex engineering design, development, analysis, and/or test activities to support assigned projects
  4. Develop test programs as needed to evaluate system elements, such as materials, structural components, etc.
  5. Manage test activities and test article fabrication, including documentation of results

Skills

Required

  • STEM discipline Bachelor's degree with 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in STEM with 4 year of related engineering experience
  • Ability to obtain, and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security clearance

Nice to have

  • Aerospace or Mechanical engineering Bachelor’s or Master’s
  • Active Secret Security Clearance, or higher
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge in carbon composites
  • NX or other CAD experience
  • GD&T training
  • Ability to present technical content to peers and project groups
  • Familiarity with Matlab, Python, Linux

What the JD emphasized

  • Ability to obtain, and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security clearance