🚀 Principal Airworthiness Engineer/Sr. Principal Airworthiness Engineer - R10198237
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Northrop Grumman
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- đź“… Posted: Oct 28, 2025
Principal Airworthiness Engineer/Sr. Principal Airworthiness Engineer - R
Join Northrop Grumman as a Principal Airworthiness Engineer/Sr. Principal Airworthiness Engineer in San Diego, CA, with remote options. This role involves supporting certification efforts for various air vehicle platforms within the Office of Independent Airworthiness (OIAW) .
Responsibilities include:
- Developing and negotiating airworthiness plans and certification activities.
- Reviewing and coordinating with engineering disciplines across the system lifecycle.
- Translating customer requirements into certification criteria and requirements.
- Managing airworthiness evidence for military flight releases and continued airworthiness.
Qualifications:
- For Principal level: Bachelor’s in STEM + 5 years (or Master’s + 3 years, or Ph.D. + 0 years).
- For Sr. Principal level: Bachelor’s in STEM + 9 years (or Master’s + 7 years, or Ph.D. + 4 years).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and SAP clearance.
- Experience with airworthiness plans, certification, and UAS/RPAS certifications.
Preferred skills include: military aircraft development, process improvement, UAS experience, systems engineering, and familiarity with regulations and policies.
Salary ranges from $95,300 to $178,000 depending on the level and experience. Northrop Grumman offers comprehensive benefits and considers various factors for compensation.
This job posting is active and accepting applications.
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