Aeronautical Engineer – Subsystems

Northrop Grumman

. Contribute to multiple aspects of aircraft subsystem development .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timePalmdale • California • United StatesLead💰 $91,800 - $171,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical design and development for aircraft subsystems, including the creation of wiring designs, schematics, and conducting system-level evaluations. Proficient in problem-solving and analytical skills, with experience in military aircraft subsystem development and compliance with government clearance requirements.

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Electrical Design of Air Vehicle SystemsElectrical Wiring DesignHydraulic Design and DevelopmentSystem Test and VerificationU.S. Government Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Electrical Loads AnalysisPower ArchitecturesComponent AnalysisTrade StudiesTroubleshootingFunctional Systems DesignSpecification DevelopmentInstallation Drawings InterpretationTest Procedures DevelopmentSystem-Level Evaluations

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsComplex Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Electromechanical ComponentsConnectorsRelaysSwitchesCircuit BreakersTerminal Junction Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Secret ClearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) Clearance

Industry Keywords

Military Aircraft Subsystem DevelopmentRequirements DefinitionProcurementSource SelectionIntegrationAirworthiness Criteria

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to multiple aspects of aircraft subsystem development
Perform electrical, mechanical, and/or hydraulic design and development task assignments
Develop electrical wiring designs for functional systems
Select aircraft-type conductors and electromechanical components, including connectors, relays, switches, circuit breakers, and terminal junction systems
Support design requirements for electrical power generation, conversion, and distribution systems
Develop Electrical Loads Analysis, test procedures, power architectures, reports, analyses, and other vehicle power deliverables
Conduct trade studies, layouts, architecture definition, system test and verification, and troubleshooting
Participate on subcontractor management teams
Act as technical point of contact with suppliers for hardware development, qualification, and procurement
Support system-level test planning, execution, verification, data processing, and troubleshooting
Perform system-level evaluations to verify requirements and airworthiness criteria
Create hydraulic and electrical schematics for functional systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant STEM discipline with 2 years of related experience OR a Master's Degree in a relevant STEM discipline with 0 years of related experience for the Aeronautical Engineer level
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant STEM discipline with 5 years of related experience OR a Master's Degree in a relevant STEM discipline with 3 years of related experience OR a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline with 1 year of related experience for the Principal Aeronautical Engineer level
Demonstrated analytical skills with a track record of complex problem solving
Experience in electrical design of air vehicle systems
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time
Active DoD Secret or higher clearance is preferred
Background investigation within the past 6 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation is preferred for active DoD clearance
Experience with military aircraft subsystem development, requirements definition, specification development, component analysis, procurement, source selection, integration, and test and verification is preferred
Experience interpreting component detail drawings, specifications, installation drawings, and test procedures is preferred
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime eligibility may apply
Shift differential may apply
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business