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Principal / Sr. Principal Crew & Equipment Design Engineer

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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 has an opening for a Principal Crew & Equipment Design Engineer or Sr. Principal Crew & Equipment Design Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This role will be located in Melbourne, FL.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing, modifying, and maintaining aircraft Crew & Equipment design configurations using current engineering practices and standards.

Responsibilities and duties:

Crew Systems/Cockpit design and and/or Equipment Integration associated with one or more of the following areas:
- Escape Systems
- Transparencies and Canopies
- Cockpit Furnishings, Interiors, and Lighting
- Pilot Controls and Displays
- Operator workstations, consoles, displays, and equipment racks
- Aircraft Secondary Structure
Overall cockpit and workstation layouts, including integration of human factor aspects
Develop mockups, and simulators
Perform trade studies, determine results and conclusions, and make recommendations
Identify and Manage Risks, Issues and Opportunities
Perform design related tasks utilizing the NX and Teamcenter tool suite, including integrating components into various types of aircraft applications, coordinating and collaborating with relevant stakeholder to ensure robust and maintainable configurations are produced, and applying GD&T requirements to models to ensure producibility and manufacturability of designs.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter, well-organized with good problem-solving skills, able to perform effectively despite concurrent work tasks and will possess strong communication, leadership, team coordination and mentoring skills. The successful candidate will also thrive in an aircraft development design environment and be able to react and quickly adapt to changes in aircraft configuration.

This role may be filled as a Principal Crew & Equipment Design Engineer or Sr. Principal Crew & Equipment Design Engineer based on the qualifications outlined below.

Basic Qualifications:

Principal Crew & Equipment Design Engineer : Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of engineering experience OR Master’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) and 3 years of engineering experience
Sr. Principal Crew & Equipment Design Engineer : Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of engineering experience OR Master’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) and 6 years of engineering experience or PhD and 4 years of engineering experience
Prior experience with aircraft crew/cockpit design, interiors, or mission equipment/hardware integration
Prior experience with 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software applications
Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final 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:

Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related discipline
Familiarity with NX CAD software and Teamcenter PLM
Familiarity with NX Human Modeling
Cockpit flight controls, crew accommodations, mission systems and subsystems interfaces
Familiarity with JPATS 1-8 aircrew anthropometric sizes
Familiarity with aircraft rack design, shock isolation, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment integration, and mission line replaceable unit (LRU) mounting/integration
Familiarity with implementing design/integration considerations associated with size, weight, power, and cooling requirements for aircraft equipment
Experience with the military airworthiness certification process using MIL-HDBK-516
Experience interpreting component detail drawings, specifications, installation drawings, and test procedures
Leading and mentoring

Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00Salary Range 2: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00

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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At Northrop Grumman, we invite dynamic talents to step up as a Principal / Sr. Principal Crew & Equipment Design Engineer in Melbourne, Florida. This is not just a job; it’s a thrilling opportunity to shape the future of aviation. With our innovation at the helm, your role will involve developing and maintaining critical aircraft Crew & Equipment design configurations. You’ll dive into exciting projects focusing on systems like escape mechanisms, cockpit furnishings, pilot controls, and operator workstations, ensuring every component meets high standards of safety and effectiveness. Collaborating with talented individuals, you’ll ensure that design configurations are not only robust but also aligned with human factors and engineering best practices. Picture yourself overseeing the integration of complex systems while organizing trade studies and managing risks. As a self-starter with solid problem-solving skills, you'll excel in this fast-paced environment, helping to redefine what’s possible in aircraft design. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline combined with several years of experience, plus familiarity with 3D CAD software. Ideally, you’re someone who thrives in collaborative settings, has strong communication skills, and a passion for mentoring peers. If you’re ready to contribute to a legacy of innovation and make history with us, we’d love to hear from you. Let's invent the future together at Northrop Grumman!

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As a Principal Crew & Equipment Design Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you'll be responsible for developing, modifying, and maintaining aircraft Crew & Equipment design configurations. You’ll engage in cockpit design, equipment integration, and manage various tasks like trade studies and risk assessments, ensuring that all designs are manufacturable and meet engineering standards.