Sr. Principal Responsible Engineer – Fuel Systems

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available 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. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Responsible Engineer – Fuel Systems with experience in aircraft fuel subsystems development to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL. This position is fully onsite with no remote work available. Key responsibilities may include: Performing responsible engineer activities, which include all aspects of fuel subsystem/component design and development including trade studies, layouts, architecture definition, system test & verification, and troubleshooting. These activities may also include participating on a subcontractor management team and will act as the technical point of contact with suppliers for hardware development, qualification, and procurement. Performing system related analysis, such as performance simulation, in support of the development of the fuel subsystem including integration with other aircraft subsystems. System level test planning, execution support, verification, data processing, and troubleshooting. System level evaluations to verify requirements and ensure airworthiness criteria are met. Attending internal program, customer, and/or supplier technical exchange meetings and/or formal program milestone reviews to provide and/or obtain progress status updates. Selected candidates should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels. Candidates must be self-starters capable of flourishing in an environment under general/consultative directions and be a mentor/coach for junior engineers. In person mentoring with junior engineers is expected. Basic Qualifications: Sr. Principal Responsible Engineer - Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline AND 8 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in STEM AND 6 years of relevant experience; OR a PhD in STEM AND 4 years of relevant experience. Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company. Must have professional experience related to the development and integration of fuel subsystems or components in commercial or military aircraft applications. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering with focus on thermodynamic, fluid mechanic and/or heat transfer disciplines Experience with aircraft subsystem development, with requirements definition, specification development, component analysis, procurement, source selection, integration and test and verification for advance aircraft. Experience performing thermodynamic, fluid mechanic and/or heat transfer analysis related to military/commercial aircraft and subsystems Experience modeling fluid systems utilizing Amesim, MATLAB/Simulink, Thermal Desktop, Flomaster, and/or STAR-CCM software Familiarity with NX CAD software and Teamcenter PLM Experience with the military airworthiness certification process using MIL-HDBK-516. Familiarity with fuel systems aircraft installation per MIL-F-17874. Experience interpreting component detail drawings, specifications, installation drawings, and test procedures Experience in supporting pursuits and proposals, including generating, reviewing, and approving technical proposals and BOEs Demonstrated experience in leadership related to integrated product teams, including supplier and customer (internal and external) relations Demonstrated participation in mentoring activities. AS-FA3 Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. 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.

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