2027 Associate Engineer / Engineer Aeronautical - WAFB MO

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 is seeking an Associate Engineer Aeronautical / Engineer Aeronautical. This position will be located at Whiteman AFB, MO and will require working either the 1st shift 7:00am - 3:30pm OR the 2nd shift 2:00pm - 10:30pm.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Vehicle Engineering group. In Vehicle Engineering, we develop manned and unmanned aircraft platforms for all programs in the Aeronautics Systems Sector. This role directly supports the installation of capability upgrades on the B-2 fleet including subsystem modifications, primarily focused on wire harness fabrication and installations.

Essential Functions

The selected candidate will perform the following, including, but not limited to:

Designs, develops, and tests a variety of aircraft parts, taking into consideration the most efficient use of the natural laws affecting flight. Interpret wire harness and electrical component detail, subassembly and installation drawings and specifications to support production electricians.Designs sequence of operations and specifies procedures for aircraft modifications, electrical harness fabrication, and subcomponent fabrication and assembly. Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for electrical harness fabrication and installation.Provides guidance to vehicle engineering regarding aircraft modifications and subassembly design concepts, specification requirements, and installation constraints relating to electrical designs.Adapts machine, tooling, or equipment design to optimize efficiency and integrate with existing operations. Incorporates inspection and test requirements into aircraft modification plans and subcomponent production plans. Inspects performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency; investigates problems and deficiencies and initiates corrective action to ensure product quality.Participates in the development and review of completed models, drawings, and repairs for accuracy, clarity, and completeness, to provide evaluation of engineering products for conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications.Carries out repairs and coordinates with a team of multiple disciplines engineers to determine effective solutions to defects that are innovative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organization objectives.Analyzes, researches, and develops structural engineering analysis packages involving metals or composite structural materials for product design or operation of product.
This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Engineer Aeronautical (level 1) or Engineer Aeronautical (level 2).

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Engineer Aeronautical (level 1)

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by December 2026.Be majoring in or having majored in: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a similar STEM degree.Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).  Final approved U.S. Government Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.
Basic Qualifications for an Engineer Aeronautical (level 2)

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution by December 2026 or is completing their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and 2 years of Aeronautical engineering experience (or similar engineering experience) by December 2026.Be majoring in or having majored in: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a similar STEM degree.Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).  Final approved U.S. Government Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.
Preferred Qualifications 

Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higherPrevious internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular). 
Pay Range WAFB & OKC

Associate Engineer Aeronautical (T01): $62,300 - $93,500Engineer Aeronautical (T02): $75,100 - $112,700

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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.