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About this Aeronautical Engineer (level 2/3) - Subsystems Project Engineer role at Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman · Onsite · United States-California-Palmdale
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

"Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation"

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is currently seeking an Aeronautical Engineer - Subsystems Project Engineer (level 2/3) to join our team of diverse, qualified individuals. This position is located in Palmdale, CA.

The Aeronautics Engineer (level 2/3) will lead and coordinate multiple concurrent projects in the for B2 Subsystems Mods. This role combines hands-on technical engagement with strong project management skills, including responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, risk, and communication across many levels including senior and executive leadership. In this role you will use schedule trackers, leverage tools such as Jira, Tableau, and Power BI to present status or numerous projects. 

Key Responsibilities
•    Lead the planning and execution of multiple B2 Modifications Projects from concept through delivery.
•    Engage in the proposal effort to develop proper requirements that can be communicated to the execution team
•    Identify and resolve technical issues, escalating as needed to subject matter experts.
•    Own project schedules including milestones, dependencies, critical path, and resource loading.
•    Develop and maintain schedule trackers, status dashboards, and action item logs.
•    Monitor project budgets, track actuals vs. plan, and support cost forecasting and variance analysis.
•    Coordinate change management activities (scope changes, re-baselines) and document impacts on cost, schedule, and risk.
•    Coordinate cross-functional work across engineering and manufacturing
•    Prepare and deliver clear, concise presentations on technical progress, risks, and performance to customers and senior leadership.
•    Serve as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and customer counterparts on assigned projects.
•    Leverage data from multiple sources (project trackers, financial reports, engineering tools) to drive decisions and proactively manage risks and opportunities.
 

Basic Qualifications Engineer: (Level 2)
•    Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of experience in Aerospace structural design OR an MS degree in STEM with 0 years of related experience
•    Experience with Project management tools and willingness and motivation to learn new tools
•    Understanding of the Engineering Life cycle process
•    Strong focus on data, budget management, organization and clear communication across multiple levels

•    Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final U.S adjudicated government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.


Basic Qualifications Principal Engineer: (Level 3)
•    Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Aerospace structural design OR an MS degree in STEM with 3 years of related experience
•    Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously.
•    Experience with Project management tools and willingness and motivation to learn new tools
•    Strong focus on data, budget management, organization and clear communication across multiple levels
•    Strong understanding of engineering project lifecycles, from requirements and design through test and delivery.
•    Proven ability to prepare and deliver presentations to customers and/or senior leadership.
•    Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to track tasks, manage schedule trackers, and prioritize in a multi-project environment.
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to coordinate across diverse technical teams.

•    Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final U.S adjudicated government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

Preferred Qualifications
•    B2 Program Access

•    Practical experience building and using dashboards and reports in Tableau, Power BI, or similar analytics tools.

•    CAM Certified
•    Electrical or Aerospace engineering Degree
•    Experience integrating mechanical and electrical subsystems on complex products or systems.
•    Familiarity with additional tools (e.g., MS Project, Confluence)

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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.
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About Northrop Grumman

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

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