Principal Engineer

12 hours ago


Melbourne, Florida, United States Northrop Grumman Full time
Job Title: Sr Principal Analysis/Architect Engineer - Hydraulics

Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a highly experienced Sr Principal Analysis/Architect Engineer - Hydraulics to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Performing responsible engineer activities, including all aspects of hydraulic system/component design and development, trade studies, layouts, architecture definition, system test & verification, and troubleshooting.
  • Participating on a subcontractor management team and acting as the technical point of contact with suppliers for hardware development, qualification, and procurement.
  • Performing system-related analysis, such as performance simulation, in support of the development of the hydraulic subsystem, including integration with other aircraft subsystems.
  • System level test planning, execution support, verification, data processing, and troubleshooting.
  • System level evaluations to verify requirements and ensure airworthiness criteria are met.
  • Attending internal program, customer, and/or supplier technical exchange meetings and/or formal program milestone reviews to provide and/or obtain progress status updates.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science in a related STEM discipline and 8 years of relevant experience; OR MS in a related STEM discipline and 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Must have professional experience related to the development and integration of hydraulic systems in either commercial or military aircraft applications.
  • Must have ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
  • Masters degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering with focus on thermodynamic, fluid mechanic and/or heat transfer disciplines.
  • Experience with aircraft subsystem development, with requirements definition, specification development, component analysis, procurement, source selection, integration and test and verification for advance aircraft.
  • Experience performing thermodynamic, fluid mechanic and/or heat transfer analysis related to military/commercial aircraft and subsystems.
  • Experience modeling fluid systems utilizing Amesim, MATLAB/Simulink, Thermal Desktop, Flomaster, and/or STAR-CCM+ software.
  • Experience with the military airworthiness certification process using MIL-HDBK-516.
  • Experience interpreting component detail drawings, specifications, installation drawings, and test procedures.
  • Experience in supporting pursuits and proposals, including generating, reviewing, and approving technical proposals and BOEs.
  • Demonstrated experience in leadership related to integrated product teams, including supplier and customer (internal and external) relations.

We work a 9/80 schedule, which gives you every other Friday off to pursue interests outside of work. Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, and we have won awards for our work-life balance.

Salary Range: $114,900 - $172,300

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit.

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