Aeronautical Integration and Test Engineer Level 1 or Level 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Aeronautical Integration and Test Engineer – Level 1 or Level 2 to join our team in Huntsville, AL. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

   

Candidate shall possess a general mechanical engineering background and have an understanding of system-level manufacturing concepts as they apply to integration of complex systems.

Duties will require daily contact with space launch vehicle hardware and solid rocket motors. Candidate will be responsible for supporting senior staff in the final system-level integration and test of air launched and ground launched vehicles.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Contributing to the development of detailed work instructions, processes and procedures directing the assembly and test of launch vehicle systems.
• Ensuring consistent application of assembly processes and philosophies across all products.
• Reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings and translate requirements into work instructions.
• Coordinating integration activities and schedules with operations supervisors, program engineers and various customer organizations.
• Documenting hardware defects/test anomalies, develop/implement robust and effective corrective actions.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous process improvement and participate in implementation.
• Supporting launch operations, as required.

• Other duties as assigned

  

This position can be filled at either a Level 1 or Level 2.

Basic Qualifications for Level 1:

• Bachelor’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.   

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance

• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance
• Experience following detailed work instructions, such as complex engineer drawings or blueprints
• Skills to write test procedures and review test data to ensure
• Hands on integration experience with multiple sub-systems or components

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.   

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance

• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance
• Experience following detailed work instructions, such as complex engineer drawings or blueprints
• Skills to write test procedures and review test data to ensure
• Hands on integration experience with multiple sub-systems or components

 Preferred Qualifications:  

• Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering
• Active Secret DoD Security Clearance
• Familiarity with 3D CAD modeling (Siemens NX preferred or Solid Works)
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (iBase-T/Solumina).
• Experience or exposure to testing, system integration, and vehicle launch operations

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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Primary Level Salary Range: $72,700.00 - $109,100.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.