Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$92k–$171k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Mechanical Systems Design, Siemens AMESIM, MATLAB, Simulink, Computer Aided Design
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Aeronautical Engineering, Systems Engineering, MBSE, DOORS, Agile Development
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$92k–$138k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: RF Signal Chains, System Integration, LOS/BLOS Communication Systems, AESA Antenna Systems, Spectrum Analyzers
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$80k–$90k/yr
Description Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) has been a pioneer in mental health service, advocacy, innovation, and training for nearly a century, working to ensure that people with mental health needs achiev…
Skills: Strategic Oversight, Cross-sector Collaboration, Trauma-informed Support, Staff Supervision, Quality Assurance
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$104k–$194k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: NC Programming, Catia, NX 23, Mastercam, Vericut
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$127k–$220k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Earned Value Management System, Financial Analysis, Cost Management, SOX Compliance, SAP
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$104k–$194k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Catia, NX 23, Mastercam, Coordinate Measuring Machines, GD&T
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$160k–$239k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Manufacturing Engineering, Automation Engineering, Supplier Management, EVMS, Risk Management
Edwards, California, United States · On-site
$83k–$155k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Aviation Systems, Engineering Blueprints, Microsoft Office, Troubleshooting, Test Execution
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$127k–$220k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Earned Value Management System, Financial Analysis, Cost Management, SOX Compliance, SAP S4
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$160k–$239k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Manufacturing Engineering, Automation Engineering, Supplier Management, EVMS, Risk Management
Edwards AFB, California, United States · On-site
$83k–$125k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 50% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Symvionics IADS, AutoCAD, MatLab, Data Acquisition Systems, Hardware In The Loop
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$147k–$220k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Quality Engineering, Risk Management, Continuous Improvement, Budget Management, AS9100
Edwards, California, United States · On-site
$83k–$125k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 50% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Instrumentation, Data Acquisition Systems, Symvionics IADS, AutoCAD, MatLab
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$147k–$220k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Quality Engineering, Risk Management, Continuous Improvement, Budget Management, AS9100
Palmdale, California, United States · Hybrid
$62k–$141k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to …
Skills: Earned Value Management, Financial Forecasting, Cost Performance Reporting, Budget Baselining, Variance Analysis
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$104k–$194k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, MS Office, Atlassian Suite, Excel
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$104k–$194k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, MS Office, Atlassian Suite, Excel
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$114k–$213k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Electromagnetic Environmental Effects, EMI Principles, EMC Design, RF Engineering, System Integration
Palmdale, California, United States · On-site
$156k–$235k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opport…
Skills: UAV Piloting, Flight Test Operations, Flight Planning, Instrument Rating, Briefing and Debriefing
Palmdale, California, United States • On-site
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Act as the Responsible Engineer for mechanical systems, overseeing the design, development, and maintenance of components like actuators and flight controls. Lead design reviews, manage supplier performance, and ensure subsystems meet performance and safety requirements.
Requires a STEM degree with 2-5 years of experience depending on the level and proficiency in CAD and analysis tools like MATLAB or AMESIM. Must possess an active US Government Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret and SAP clearances.
Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Aeronautical Engineer / Principal Aeronautical Engineer - Responsible RE to join our team in Palmdale, CA.
Roles and Responsibilities will include:
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required.
This position may be offered as Aeronautical Engineer (Level 2) or Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Level 3)
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. 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. Our careers site can be found at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. If you are contacted about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the email came from the domain @ngc.com before engaging with that contact. If you are contacted by a Northrop Grumman recruiter on LinkedIn, please that their profile includes the verified check mark to ensure the contact is legitimate.
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