2024 Associate Aeronautical Integration and Test Engineer (Level 1) OR Aeronautical Integration and Test Engineer (Level 2) in Huntsville Alabama

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim 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 Launch Vehicles designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking an Associate Aeronautical Integration and Test Engineer (Level 1) OR an Aeronautical Integration and Test Engineer (Level 2) to join the Integration & Test team with the Launch Vehicles business unit in Huntsville, AL.

Job Responsibilities
Candidate shall possess a general mechanical engineering background and have an understanding of system-level manufacturing concepts as they apply to integration of complex systems.

Duties will require daily contact with space launch vehicle hardware and solid rocket motors. Candidate will be responsible for supporting senior staff in the final system-level integration and test of air launched and ground launched target vehicles.

Specific duties may include:

• Contributing to the development of detailed work instructions, processes and procedures directing the assembly and test of launch vehicle systems.

• Ensuring consistent application of assembly processes and philosophies across all products.

• Reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings and translate requirements into work instructions.

• Coordinating integration activities and schedules with operations supervisors, program engineers and various customer organizations.

• Documenting hardware defects and test anomalies, and develop and implement robust and effective corrective actions.

• Identifying opportunities for continuous process improvement and participate in implementation.

• Supporting launch operations, as required.

This job supports a manufacturing floor that requires candidate to be present at facility, therefore is not a work from home job.

This is a dual level req, which can be filled as an Associate Aeronautical Integration and Test Engineer (Level 1) OR an Aeronautical Integration and Test Engineer (Level 2)

Basic Qualifications:

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution
• Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher

Additional Required Qualifications for both levels:

• Experience following detailed work instructions, such as complex engineer drawings or blueprints

• Skills to write test procedures and review test data to ensure

• Hands on integration experience with multiple sub-systems or components

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering

• Active Interim or Secret DoD Security Clearance

• Familiarity with 3D CAD modeling (Siemens NX preferred or Solid Works)

• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (Costpoint MES).

• Experience or exposure to testing, system integration, and vehicle launch operations

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Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.