
Northrop Grumman
Falls Church, Virginia, United States of America
10K+ Employees
Aeronautical Engineer / Principal Aeronautical Engineer - Fluid Systems
United States-California-Palmdale, United States of America
Posted on Jun 23, 2026
Job Description
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.Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Aeronautical Engineer / Principal Aeronautical Engineer - Fluid Systems to join our team in Palmdale, CA.
Roles and Responsibilities will include:
Become a responsible engineer for fluid system that may include fuel, environmental controls, fire protection, or propulsion
Define and champion system improvements and changes as they become necessary. Lead mechanical design and development of system to produce drawings and manufacturing ready documentation.
Serve as an engineering representative in the supplier management team for key suppliers to the system. Manage their performance, technical flow down, and resolution of manufacturing and assembly issues as they arise.
Define and validate performance, mass, structural, thermal, fluid-dynamic, and durability requirements; perform sizing, calculations, and analyses to ensure systems meet operational and environmental specifications.
Collaborate across propulsion, systems, avionics, structures, thermal, manufacturing, and test teams to coordinate interfaces, timing, packaging, routing, and certification evidence
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required.
This position may be offered as Aeronautical Engineer (Level 2) or Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Level 3)
Basic Qualifications Aeronautical Engineer:
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience.
Experience with development, design, or sustainment of Fluid systems (Fuel, ECS, propulsion).
Experience applying Siemens AMESIM, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar analysis tools.
Experience with Computer Aided Design tools and practices (drafting, modeling parts and assemblies, etc…)
Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) with ability to Obtain Top Secret clearance.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
Basic Qualifications Principal Aeronautical Engineer:
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience.
Experience with development, design, or sustainment of Fluid systems (Fuel, ECS, propulsion).
Experience applying Siemens AMESIM, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar analysis tools.
Experience with Computer Aided Design tools and practices (drafting, modeling parts and assemblies, etc…)
Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) with ability to Obtain Top Secret clearance.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
Preferred Qualifications Both Levels:
Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Experience using CATIA V5 to examine 3D models.
Experience with complex fuel or ECS design and analysis .
Technical skills in fluid/thermodynamics, pressure systems, leak/burst calculations, and system sizing.
Experience with structures or subsystem installation design.
Experience presenting technical content to upper management.
Experience using TeamCenter Engineer and Enterprise to locate and examine technical data.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman Corporation operates as an aerospace and defense company worldwide. The company's Aeronautics Systems segment designs, develops, manufactures, integrates, and sustains aircraft systems. This segment also offers unmanned autonomous aircraft systems, including high-altitude long-endurance strategic ISR systems and vertical take-off and landing tactical ISR systems; and strategic long-range strike aircraft, tactical fighter and air dominance aircraft, and airborne battle...
Job overview
Employment type
Full Time
Experience level
Senior
Posted
on Jun 23, 2026
Financials
Type
public
Annual Revenue
$10B+
Market Cap
$84B+
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