Sr Principal Crew & Equipment Design Engineer

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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Sr Principal Crew & Equipment Design Engineer (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL. In this role, you will support the achievement of program requirements through design and integration of crew and equipment systems. The selected candidate will be one who excels in a dynamic work environment with high expectations and diverse assignments. Success requires strong collaboration across teams and a proactive, self-driven approach with minimal direction. Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs), layouts, and detailed drawings for crew and equipment installations. Create NX models and lead equipment integration activities. Collaborate with suppliers to support integration efforts and ensure program objectives. Represent the team at internal program meetings, customer and supplier technical exchanges, and formal milestone reviews to provide or obtain progress updates.

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related professional/military experience. Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs. Experience in supplier relationship management, including briefing, coordinating, and/or following up with suppliers. Demonstrated proficiency with software tools such as NX, CPLM, or similar. Experience interpreting component detail drawings, specifications, installation drawings, and/or test procedures.

Active US Government Top Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. Experience writing and reviewing technical documents including SSOWs, SRDs, ICDs, and SDRL reviews. Experience leading, mentoring, and developing multidisciplinary