Northrop Grumman is a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges. Our forward-leaning, innovative spirit is backed by a legacy of expertise that began at the dawn of the space age. Our mission experience in space runs deep, we know our customers well, and our capabilities are unmatched. This is what allows us to provide reliable, agile and affordable space solutions to best serve our customers.

From defending freedom to advancing human discovery, we are defining what is possible in space every day.

Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies?  If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you!

Our professionals live and breathe different perspectives; we are curious about the world, accepting each other, and aware that the more ideas, backgrounds, opinions and experiences we bring to our work, the stronger that work will be. Just as you would invest your time and hard work into our company, we focus on investing back into you through enriching professional experiences and high-quality learning and development opportunities. We want you to bring your whole self to work, and for you to have meaningful connections with your coworkers, customers and communities, while providing the best products, systems and technologies to protect our world.

Northrop Grumman is seeking Aeronautical Engineers. This position will be located at our Space sector in Chandler, AZ .  

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Vehicle Manufacturing Engineering team.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Organize, review, and release prototype and production drawing packages to produce components and assemblies for test and production.
• Size components for vehicle interfaces, available operating envelopes, and performance requirements.
• Initiate overall design concepts, detailed component designs, material selection, and assembly approaches to fabricate vehicle components and systems.
• Interpret, select, and apply company/commercial/military specifications and customer requirements to processes, components, and systems to accomplish specific design requirements.
• Perform stress analysis and evaluate weight and mass properties to size components for available operating envelopes and performance requirements.
• Supply hands-on engineering support for component fabrication and assembly of prototype, testing, and production hardware to resolve design, manufacturing, assembly, quality, and performance issues.
• Produce engineering documentation, technical reports, and drawings to support design, integration, and testing efforts.
• Other duties upon request.

Basic Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Aeronautical Engineer:

• Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

• Be majoring in or having majored in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Material Science, or related STEM field

• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

• The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Basic Qualifications for an Aeronautical Engineer:

• Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution

• Be majoring in or having majored in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Material Science, or related STEM field

• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

• The ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher

• Demonstrated experience/knowledge, either through education, other internships, or previous jobs, in the Aeronautical/Mechanical engineering discipline and principles.

• Ability to read and generate engineering drawings to fabricate component parts and assemblies.

• Basic problem solving skills and computer skills with standard word processing/spreadsheet experience.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Candidate should be able to listen effectively, take direction, and possess initiative to accomplish assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashion.

Salary Range: 

Associate Aeronautical Engineer: $65,800 to $98,800

Aeronautical Engineer: $79,300 to $118,900 

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