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Northrop Grumman

Senior Principal Airworthiness Engineer Job at Northrop Grumman in San Diego

Northrop Grumman, San Diego, California, United States


Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Principal Airworthiness Engineer to join our team at Northrop Grumman. This role will involve working on complex airworthiness certification projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and developing innovative solutions to meet customer needs.Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement airworthiness plans and certification strategies for various air vehicle platforms.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.Conduct technical analyses and provide expert advice on airworthiness certification matters.Manage and maintain airworthiness evidence and documentation.Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 9 years of experience, or Master's degree with 7 years of experience, or PhD with 4 years of experience.Familiarity with MIL-HDBK-516B and -516C.Experience leading the development of airworthiness plans and certification activities.Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.Preferred Qualifications:

Military aircraft development or modification experience.Ability to initiate airworthiness certification process improvement initiatives.DoD and civil airworthiness experience.Work experience and familiarity with UAS/RPAS.What We Offer:

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive salary range of $121,000 - $199,600, as well as a range of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, and paid time off.We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.