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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Principal Air Vehicle Management Engineer - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Marietta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $122,800.0 - $203,600.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, SAP (Applications), Subsystems, SC Clearance - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9111107/senior-principal-air-vehicle-management-engineer ## About the Role * Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related professional/military experience. * Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs, with an Interim Top Secret clearance required prior to start . * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs. * Experience with design CAD tools, such as NX, CPLM, or similar platforms * Experience in supplier/customer relationship management, including briefing, coordinating, and/or following up. * Experience working in an aircraft manufacturing facility. * Demonstrated experience leading engineering groups and interfacing effectively with employees, management, and customers. * Ability and willingness to work full-time on-site in both Marietta, GA and Melbourne, FL as required., * Active US Government Top Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). * Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. * Extensive background in Airframe and Electrical design with a focus on aircraft modifications. * Experience interfacing with military customers. * Hands-on experience in a production assembly line environment. * Experience with aircraft subsystem design. * Certification in Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T). * Excellent communication skills, leadership, and problem solving abilities. * Knowledge of subsystems: electrical, hydraulics, fuels, fluids and propulsion systems. ## Description As the Air Vehicle Manager, you will serve as a key member of the Modification Engineering team within the Vehicle Engineering IPT, leading and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering efforts to support aircraft modifications, ensuring technical execution, and acting as a vital link between engineering, program management, and customers., * Provide real-time engineering solutions during aircraft modifications, including identifying, evaluating, and recommending corrective actions for non-conforming parts during modifications and installations. * Coordinate across design engineering, manufacturing, Global Supply Chain (GSC), and other related disciplines to resolve technical and process issues. * Manage stakeholder integration by coordinating technical modifications to baseline configurations with Chief Engineers, Program Managers, and external clients. * Demonstrate strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. * Apply basic subsystems knowledge, including electrical, hydraulics, fuels, fluids, and propulsion systems. * Support structural design activities with a focus on metallic structures. * Utilize 3D CAD tools (NX/CPLM) to support detailed design tasks. * Coordinate daily with suppliers and Northrop Grumman teams to ensure seamless communication and alignment on project goals. ## Related Videos - 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