Engineer OR Principal Engineer Responsible/Analysis – Secondary Power
- Locations:
- Melbourne, Florida, United States
- Security Clearance:
- Secret
About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.
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 sector is seeking a Responsible/Analysis Engineer OR Principal Responsible/Analysis Engineer – Secondary Power with experience in aircraft gearboxes and auxiliary drive systems development and integration to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL. This position is fully onsite with no remote work available.
Key responsibilities may include:
Performing responsible engineer activities, which include all aspects of gearbox and auxiliary drive system/component design and development including trade studies, layouts, architecture definition, system test & verification, and troubleshooting. These activities may also include participating on a subcontractor management team and will act as the technical point of contact with suppliers for hardware development, qualification, and procurement.
Performing system related analysis, such as performance simulation, in support of the development including integration with other aircraft subsystems.
System level test planning, execution support, verification, data processing, and troubleshooting.
System level evaluations to verify requirements and ensure qualification and airworthiness criteria are met.
Attending internal program, customer, and/or supplier technical exchange meetings and/or formal program milestone reviews to provide and/or obtain progress status updates.
This role may be filled as an Engineer (level 2) or Principal Engineer (level 3) based on the qualifications outlined below.
Basic Qualifications:
Responsible/Analysis Engineer - Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 2 years of engineering experience
Principal Responsible/Analysis Engineer - Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of engineering experience, OR Master’s degree AND 3 years of engineering experience
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.
Must have professional experience related to the development and integration of gearboxes and auxiliary drive subsystems or components.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering with focus on thermodynamic, fluid mechanic, heat transfer, and/or gear design disciplines
Experience with aircraft subsystem development, with requirements definition, specification development, component analysis, procurement, source selection, integration and test and verification for advance aircraft.
Experience performing thermodynamic, fluid mechanic, heat transfer analysis and/or gear design related to military/commercial aircraft and subsystems
Experience modeling fluid systems utilizing Amesim, MATLAB/Simulink, Thermal Desktop, Flomaster, and/or STAR-CCM+ software
Experience with auxiliary components such as generators, PMG, oil pumps and hydraulic pumps.
Experience with lithium ion batteries.
Experience with the military airworthiness certification process using MIL-HDBK-516
Experience interpreting component detail drawings, specifications, installation drawings, and test procedures
Experience in supporting pursuits and proposals, including generating, reviewing, and approving technical proposals and BOEs
Demonstrated experience in leadership related to integrated product teams, including supplier and customer (internal and external) relations