2027 Associate Engineer / Engineer Aeronautical - Mission Plan Analysis - ND

United States-North Dakota-Emerado
Full-time
$65,800 - $98,800
Posted Nov 11, 2026

Apply on employer site

Skills

Communication
Leadership
Teamwork

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Engineer Aeronautical / Engineer Aeronautical . This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems Sector in Grand Sky, North Dakota.

The qualified candidate's primary task will be flight plan mission analysis for the RQ-4 Unmanned Air Vehicle.

Essential Functions

The selected candidate will perform the following, including, but not limited to:

•Flight plan mission analysis for the RQ-4 Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) Program using 6DOF simulation and various route checking tools.

•Work with mission planners to develop routing.

•Have sufficient multi-disciplinary knowledge to direct or mentor subordinate personnel on the Triton mission.

•Serve as technical spokesman for mission analysis with customers, including preparation and presentation of technical briefings.

•Support proposal preparation efforts and new project activities, including responsibility for project technical aspects, cost, schedule, and reviews.

•Participates in the development and review of completed models, drawings, and repairs for accuracy, clarity, and completeness, to provide evaluation of engineering products for conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications.

This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Engineer Aeronautical (level 1) or Engineer Aeronautical (level 2).

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Engineer Aeronautical (level 1)

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

•Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by December 2026.

•Be majoring in or having majored in: Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a similar STEM degree.

•Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Basic Qualifications for an Engineer Aeronautical (level 2)

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

•Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution by December 2026 or is completing their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 2 years of Aeronautical engineering experience (or similar engineering experience) by December 2026.

•Be majoring in or having majored in: Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a similar STEM degree.

Preferred Qualifications

•Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher

•Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).

Pay Range

•Associate Engineer Aeronautical (T01): $65,800 - $98,800

•Engineer Aeronautical (T02): $79,300 - $118,900

Campusjobs

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.