Principal Aeronautical Engineer – Air Vehicle Configuration Design & Integration

Northrop Grumman

. Support the Configuration Design and Integration team through the development and design of multiple advanced air vehicle concepts .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRedondo Beach • California • United StatesLead💰 $91,800 - $171,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in parametric CAD modeling using Siemens NX and supports multidisciplinary design integration for advanced air vehicles. Possesses strong technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Siemens NX ProficiencyParametric CAD ModelingAeronautical Engineering DegreeTechnical Writing SkillsU.S. Government Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Parametric ModelingSurface DesignLoft DesignAerodynamics AnalysisAircraft Performance AnalysisCFDStructural DesignMass Properties AnalysisVehicle Design ConfigurationMultidisciplinary Optimization

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

CATIA V5ProE CADMS OfficeCAD Product Lifecycle Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Advanced Air Vehicle ConceptsConfiguration DesignAerospace EngineeringLow Observable VehiclesHistorical Aircraft Designs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Configuration Design and Integration team through the development and design of multiple advanced air vehicle concepts
Develop parametric CAD models, primarily in Siemens NX, for conceptual vehicle sizing studies for advanced air vehicles
Support vehicle design configuration trade study tasks with multiple disciplines across all vehicle design stages
Apply knowledge of conceptual vehicle layout/design, air vehicle integration, parametric modeling for multidisciplinary optimization, and surface design/loft
Support work involving aerodynamics, aircraft performance and sizing, propulsion, CFD, structural design, and mass properties analysis
Contribute to air vehicle maturation from concept through manufacturing and flight test

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience, or Master’s Degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience for Aeronautical Engineer level
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience, or Master’s Degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience, or PhD in a relevant STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience for Principal Aeronautical Engineer level
Demonstrated proficiency with Siemens NX, CATIA V5, or ProE CAD
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office
Good technical writing skills
Ability to communicate and present technical material to various stakeholders
Current active in-scope US Government Secret security clearance or higher
Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
Preferred: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering
Preferred: Experience supporting the design and modeling of advanced air vehicle concepts
Preferred: Knowledge of historical aircraft designs
Preferred: Ability to lead a configuration design team, provide staffing planning and estimation
Preferred: Experience with CAD product lifecycle model management systems
Preferred: Demonstrated knowledge of design principles used on Low Observable vehicles
Preferred: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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 be available depending on the position
Shift differential may be available depending on the position
Discretionary bonus may be available
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business