Aeronautical Engineer (level 2/3) - Subsystems
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States-California-Palmdale
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2026
About this role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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. "Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation" Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is currently seeking a Aeronautical Engineer/Principal Aeronautical Engineer to support our B2 Subsystems team of diverse, qualified individuals. This position can be located in Palmdale, CA The Level 2 or 3 Aeronautical Engineer (AE) – Vehicle Subsystems & Integration be a key contributor, on multiple aspects of aircraft subsystem development. The successful candidate will perform task assignments in electrical, mechanical and or hydraulic design and development.
Key Responsibilities
Include: Develop electrical wiring designs of a functional system including the selection of aircraft-type conductors and electro-mechanical components such as connectors, relays, switches, circuit breakers, terminal junction systems. • Support design requirements for electrical power generation, conversion and distribution systems, and circuit protective requirements for aerospace vehicle systems including Electrical Loads Analysis, test procedures, power architectures, reports, analyses, and other vehicle power related deliverables. • Responsible for all aspects of system/component design and development including trade studies, layouts, architecture definition, system test & verification, and troubleshooting. • May participate on a subcontractor management team and will act as the technical point of contact with suppliers for hardware development, qualification, and procurement • System level test planning, execution support, verification, data processing, and troubleshooting • System level evaluations to verify requirements and ensure airworthiness criteria are met • Create hydraulic and electrical schematics for functional systems, selecting aircraft type conductors and electromechanical components (connectors, relays, switches, circuit breakers, terminal junction systems). Basic Qualifications: • Basic Qualifications for Engineer include a Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of experience in Aerospace structural design OR an MS degree in STEM with 0 years of related experience • Principal: a Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Aerospace structural design OR an MS degree in STEM with 3 years of related experience • Strong analytical skills with a track record of complex problem solving • Experience in electrical design of air vehicle systems • Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final U.S adjudicated government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
Preferred Qualifications
Active U.S Government Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous