Staff Airframe Design Engineer
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: October 4, 2024
Job Description:
Requisition ID: R
- 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: 1At 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. Northrop
Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Staff Airframe
Design Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals
in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne,
FL. In this role, you will work within an Integrated Product Team
(IPT) environment to develop primary and secondary metal and
composite aircraft structure parts and assemblies, lead design and
trade study efforts, mentor less experienced engineers, and develop
advanced design solutions to complex technical problems. The
successful candidate possesses substantial experience with design
and fabrication techniques for aircraft primary structural details,
assemblies, and installations utilizing both metallic and composite
materials, conventional fastening methods, bonded primary
structures, major structural joint definition, and load path
development. Responsibilities may include:
- 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
- Working within or leading an IPT, interfaces with IPT/Program
leadership, suppliers, customers, and other technical disciplines
to independently 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 (MBE) 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 engineersBasic Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 12 years of
related engineering experience; OR Master of Science (MS) degree in
a relevant STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering
experience; OR Ph.D. in a relevant STEM discipline and 8 years of
related engineering experience
- Experience designing primary and secondary composite aircraft
parts/components, assemblies, and installations
- Must have the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance and
Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of
employmentPreferred Qualifications:
- Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
- Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background
investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous
Evaluation).
- Proficiency with NX Solid Modelling or similar 3D modeling
software
- Proficiency with Teamcenter
- Understanding of GD&T and MBE methods We offer flexible
work arrangements, 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. We
are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people
to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Salary Range: $142,500 - $213,700The 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.
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