Aeronautical Design Expert

7 hours ago


Melbourne, Florida, United States Northrop Grumman Full time

Northrop Grumman is a world leader in the development of innovative systems that shape the future. We are seeking an experienced Senior Staff Aeronautical Engineer (Airframe Design) to join our team.

About the Role

In this challenging position, you will work within an Integrated Product Team environment to design and develop primary and secondary metal and composite aircraft structure parts and assemblies. Your expertise in conventional fastening methods, bonded primary structures, major structural joint definition, and load path development will be essential in leading design and trade study efforts.

You will collaborate with structural analysis, manufacturing, materials and processes, and other stakeholders to produce flight weight structures. Additionally, you will employ GD&T and Model Based Engineering methods in support of Digital Transformation to create airframe layouts and produce engineering definitions.

A key aspect of this role is mentoring less experienced engineers and developing advanced design solutions to complex technical problems. If you have a Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 14 years of related engineering experience, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design primary and secondary aircraft structural parts, assemblies, and installations using metallic and/or composite materials for new aircraft design and/or modifications to existing aircraft.
  • Work within or lead an IPT, interfacing with IPT/Program leadership, suppliers, customers, and other technical disciplines to prepare and lead the preparation of engineering design solutions to challenging problems through the development of Product Definition Packages.
  • Collaborate with structural analysis, manufacturing, materials and processes, and other stakeholders to produce flight weight structures.
  • Employ GD&T and Model Based Engineering methods in support of Digital Transformation to create airframe layouts and produce engineering definitions.
  • Assist team to develop/document best practices and mentor less experienced engineers.
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 14 years of related engineering experience.
  • Experience designing primary and secondary composite aircraft parts/components, assemblies, and installations.
  • Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
  • Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Proficiency with NX Solid Modelling or similar 3D modeling software.
Benefits

We offer flexible work arrangements, a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. In addition, we provide a competitive salary range and 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.



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