Aeronautical Engineer (NX)

Aeronautical Engineer (NX) - Engineering Aeronautical 3

Location: Chandler, AZ | Onsite Only | 9/80 Work Schedule (Every Other Friday Off)

Security Clearance: Must have active/current Secret clearance or be able to obtain one

Job Requisition: 15100-1

About the Role


Northrop Grumman is seeking a highly skilled Aeronautical Engineer (NX) to support the analysis, design, and testing of complex materials, structural components, and functional systems for advanced aerospace products. This role requires working with cutting-edge technology, contributing to innovative designs, and supporting test programs to ensure product performance meets the highest standards.


As an Engineering Aeronautical 3, you will apply engineering principles to adapt or improve upon existing designs, develop test programs, manage test activities, and collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design, development, analysis, and testing for complex aerospace materials, structural components, or functional systems.
• Utilize Siemens NX and other advanced structural/product design engineering software tools.
• Apply GD&T principles for component tolerance and assembly analysis.
• Conduct mechanical design, structural analysis hand calculations, and tolerance analysis .
• Develop, coordinate, and execute test programs to evaluate materials, components, and system performance.
• Manage test article fabrication and ensure accurate documentation of test results.
• Study and improve design concepts based on prior heritage designs.
• Provide technical guidance and consultation to senior customer personnel.
• Conduct research and analysis for related engineering projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate designs into hardware assemblies .

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience , or Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of experience .
• Working knowledge of mechanical design, structural analysis, and tolerance analysis .
• Proficient in Siemens NX .
• Solid understanding of GD&T principles .

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain.
• Hands-on experience with hardware integration and assembly builds .
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working on aerospace or defense systems .

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