Aeronautical Engineer (level 2/3) - Subsystems Project Engineer

Relocation assistance may be available. A U.S. Secret clearance is required to start. Travel is required, approximately 10% of the time.

About the role

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding; start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Aeronautical Engineer - Subsystems Project Engineer (level 2/3) to join our team in Palmdale, CA. This role combines hands-on technical engagement with strong project management skills, including responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, risk, and communication across many levels, including senior and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of multiple B2 Modifications Projects from concept through delivery.
• Engage in the proposal effort to develop proper requirements that can be communicated to the execution team.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, escalating as needed to subject matter experts.
• Own project schedules including milestones, dependencies, critical path, and resource loading.
• Develop and maintain schedule trackers, status dashboards, and action item logs using tools such as Jira, Tableau, and Power BI.
• Monitor project budgets, track actuals vs. plan, and support cost forecasting and variance analysis.
• Coordinate change management activities (scope changes, re-baselines) and document impacts on cost, schedule, and risk.
• Coordinate cross-functional work across engineering and manufacturing.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise presentations on technical progress, risks, and performance to customers and senior leadership.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and customer counterparts on assigned projects.
• Leverage data from multiple sources (project trackers, financial reports, engineering tools) to drive decisions and proactively manage risks and opportunities.

Requirements

Engineer (Level 2)

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of experience in aerospace structural design OR a master’s degree in STEM with 0 years of related experience.
• Experience with project management tools and willingness to learn new tools.
• Understanding of the engineering life cycle process.
• Strong focus on data, budget management, organization, and clear communication across multiple levels.
• Ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain a U.S. adjudicated government Secret clearance and any required program access within a reasonable period.

Principal Engineer (Level 3)

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of experience in aerospace structural design OR a master’s degree in STEM with 3 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously.
• Experience with project management tools and willingness to learn new tools.
• Strong focus on data, budget management, organization, and clear communication across multiple levels.
• Strong understanding of engineering project lifecycles, from requirements and design through test and delivery.
• Proven ability to prepare and deliver presentations to customers and/or senior leadership.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to track tasks, manage schedule trackers, and prioritize in a multi-project environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to coordinate across diverse technical teams.
• Ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain a U.S. adjudicated government Secret clearance and any required program access within a reasonable period.

Preferred Qualifications

• B2 Program access.
• Practical experience building and using dashboards and reports in Tableau, Power BI, or similar analytics tools.
• CAM certification.
• Electrical or aerospace engineering degree.
• Experience integrating mechanical and electrical subsystems on complex products or systems.
• Familiarity with additional tools (e.g., MS Project, Confluence).

Pay

Primary Level (Engineer 2) Salary Range: $91,800.00 – $137,600.00

Secondary Level (Engineer 3) Salary Range: $114,000.00 – $171,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline. Northrop Grumman considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s experience, education, skills, and current market conditions when determining base salary offers. 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.