Sr. Principal Flying Test Bed Secondary Power Analyst/Architect - Military Veterans

Requisition ID: R10180058

* Category: Engineering

* Location: Melbourne, Florida, United States of America

* Clearance Type: Secret

* Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

* Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

* Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

* Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

* Positions Available: 1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. This position is currently contingent on program award and associated program award funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. *

*Please note: Only external candidates and NG employees who are not currently in AS Engineering will be considered under this requisition.  

Job Description/SOW:

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems *sector is seeking a *Sr. Principal Responsible/Analysis Engineer – Secondary Power *with experience in aircraft gearboxes, auxiliary drive systems and power generation development and integration to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in *Melbourne, FL. This position is fully onsite with no remote work available.

Key responsibilities may include:

* Performing responsible engineer activities, which include all aspects of gearbox, auxiliary drive system/component, and mechanical and electrical power generation design and development including trade studies, layouts, architecture definition, system test & verification, and troubleshooting. These activities may also include participating on a subcontractor management team and will act 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 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 qualification and 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:

* Sr. Principal Engineer - Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 8 years of engineering experience, OR Master’s degree AND 6 years of engineering experience

* 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.

* Must have professional experience related to the development and integration of gearboxes and auxiliary drive subsystems or components.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering with focus on thermodynamic, fluid mechanic, heat transfer, gear design, and power generation and conversion 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 with auxiliary components such as generators, PMG, oil pumps.

* Experience with the military/commercial airworthiness certification process using MIL-HDBK-516 / 14 CFR Part 25.

* Experience interpreting component detail drawings, specifications, installation drawings, and test procedures

* Airframe Mounted Accessory Drive (AMAD) and Gear Train Experience, Aircraft Hardware Procurement knowledge

* Experience in supporting pursuits and proposals, including generating, reviewing, and approving technical proposals, authoring statements of work, procurement specifications and BOEs

* Demonstrated experience in leadership related to integrated product teams, including supplier and customer (internal and external) relations

*Salary Range: *$118,600 - $178,000

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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.