Landing Gear Engineer / Principal Landing Gear Engineer
Location
Melbourne, FL
Level
Full-Time
Department
Defense
Type
Salary
$84,200 - $126,400
Job Description
Posted on:
2024-09-14
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Landing Gear Engineer / Principal to join their Aeronautics Systems sector in Melbourne, Florida. The position involves applying electrical, electronic, and mechanical principles to components and systems, including advanced design concepts and integration into higher assembly configurations.
Responsibilities
- Act as the Landing Gear System Responsible Engineer
- Support advanced aircraft design efforts with landing gear system design and hardware selection
- Develop landing gear system requirements and specifications
- Identify and analyze landing gear systems to meet program requirements
- Provide technical guidance to multiple engineering design teams
- Participate in technical exchange meetings and program milestone reviews
- React and adapt to changes in aircraft configuration to develop new landing gear systems
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline for Landing Gear Engineer, Master's degree for Principal Landing Gear Engineer
- 2 years of engineering experience for Landing Gear Engineer, 5 years of engineering experience for Principal Landing Gear Engineer
- Experience with aircraft landing gear systems and 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software applications
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
- Preferred qualifications include Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, active DoD secret clearance, and expertise in landing gear design.
