RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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. Northrop Grumman’s Space sector has an opening for Sr. Principal Engineer Aeronautical at our Chandler, AZ facility. **Essential Functions:** + Responsible Engineer for the Mechanical design, analysis, and test of Avionics hardware for use in a launch vehicle application + CAD design + Design analysis + Test data review + Production engineering support + Environmental test support + Supplier engineering support + Test history matrix management + Provide technical leadership and reviews the work of junior engineers **Basic Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 6 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 4 years of related engineering experience + Ability to obtain a US DoD Secret security clearance + Experience in analysis of bolted joints, dynamic/thermal environments, tolerance stack, basic structures + Experience with the design of Electronic Assemblies + Advanced CAD experience (preferably Siemens NX) + Demonstrated application of GD&T through release of complex machined hardware drawings **Preferred Qualifications:** + Active US DoD Secret security clearance, or higher + Experience witnessing or performing environmental testing (vibration/shock/thermal) + High level understanding of Electronics Packaging analysis like fatigue analysis, Steinberg analysis, keepout analysis + Experience working with quality management systems related to hardware production (nonconformances/discrepancy reporting etc) + Experience in a manufacturing environment + Experience with digital product definitions + Ability to lead a small team and mentor less-experienced staff + Experience with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and failure analysis Primary Level Salary Range: $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.