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Lockheed Martin

Airworthiness Engineer Senior

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$100.10K - $137.40K/yr

You will be the Airworthiness Engineer Sr (level 3) for the Fighter Airworthiness Team which is responsible for delivering safe, mission-critical aircraft solutions. What You Will Be Doing As the ...

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As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for airworthiness engineer in the United States is $108,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,500.00 and $125,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Airworthiness Engineer ensures that aircraft meet safety and regulatory standards set by aviation authorities. They review designs, assess compliance, manage certification processes, and coordinate with regulatory agencies to ensure continued airworthiness. Their role involves analyzing structural integrity, systems performance, and maintenance procedures. They work closely with design teams, maintenance crews, and certification bodies to maintain aviation safety.

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To thrive as an Airworthiness Engineer, you need a solid background in aerospace engineering, regulatory compliance, and safety analysis, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with certification standards such as EASA or FAA, use of compliance management tools, and proficiency in technical documentation systems are crucial. Exceptional attention to detail, critical thinking, and strong communication skills help you liaise effectively between engineering teams and regulatory authorities. These competencies ensure aircraft meet stringent safety standards and regulatory requirements, protecting both the organization and public safety.

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As an Airworthiness Engineer, your day usually involves reviewing and ensuring compliance of aircraft designs or modifications with regulatory requirements, conducting safety assessments, and preparing detailed documentation for certification authorities. You'll collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to identify and rectify any potential airworthiness issues. Additionally, you may participate in project meetings, liaise with regulatory authorities like the FAA or EASA, and stay updated on evolving industry standards. This role is both dynamic and detail-oriented, offering opportunities to contribute directly to the safety and reliability of aerospace products.
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Staff Engineer Airworthiness

Staff Engineer Airworthiness

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Melbourne, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Northrop Grumman rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 336 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

102nd of 512 rated manufacturers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking an experienced Staff Airworthiness Engineer to join our cybersecurity team in Melbourne, FL.
The Staff Airworthiness Engineer will be working within the Airworthiness Engineering Directorate supporting certification efforts on various air vehicle platforms. The selected candidate will have the ability to develop basis of certification, determine methods of compliance, and compliance verification documentation for military AW certification of air systems. Achieves the logical and systematic realization of customer airworthiness compliance (MIL-HDBK-516C and NAVAIR Instruction 13034.1F / G) into system solutions to meet program objectives (e.g. flight clearances, type certification, continued airworthiness, and operational or airspace integration). Reviews and coordinates with other Airworthiness Engineers, as well as with internal engineering disciplines at all levels of the air system to include: design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal. Reviews functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation, interface definition, hardware, and software specifications for airworthiness compliance to the appropriate regulations, standards, and/or guidelines. Manages airworthiness activities throughout the development, sustainment, and disposal lifecycles.
Essential Duties:
  • Performs technical airworthiness planning and verification support including development and negotiation of airworthiness plans, bases of certification, means of compliance, and other certification activities for complex total systems with IPT/REs as well as customer counterparts.
  • Reviews and coordinates with other airworthiness engineers as well as internal engineering disciplines performed across the total system to include design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
  • Performs functional and process analyses, requirements allocation and definition studies to translate customer requirements into criteria and derived requirements.
  • Ensures the logical and systematic realization of customer airworthiness certification objectives into system solutions to meet program needs throughout the product lifecycle (e.g. Flight releases, Type certification, continued airworthiness, operations, and airspace integration).
  • The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 12 years of experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 10 years of experience, or a PhD Degree with 7 years of experience.
  • Familiarity of MIL-HDBK-516B Expanded and -516C
  • Work experience leading the development of Airworthiness plans, a Basis of Certification, and related activities
  • Work experience on aircraft systems with minimum 10 years professional experience, with at least 8 years in an assignment working Airworthiness (Military or Civil)
  • Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Military aircraft development or modification experience, especially US Navy
  • NAVAIR Airworthiness and Cybersafe Office (formerly 4.0P) Airworthiness Experience
  • Design and Systems Engineering experience in one or more of the following: Structures, Flight Technology, Air Vehicle Subsystems, Avionics, Mission Payload Integration, System Safety, Flight Test, Configuration Management
  • Experience with Vehicle Management Systems (VMS) and / or Vehicle Control Functions (VCF)
  • Control Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience including Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) planning and tracking,
  • Experience with MIL-STD-1797 and MIL-STD-882E
  • Familiarity with NAVAIR Instruction 13034.1F / .1G
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint
  • Familiarity with System Safety Risk Assessments (SSRA), program risks and hazard analyses
  • Familiarity with Agile methods of program execution and Model Based Systems Engineering and associated tools, such as Cameo Systems Modeler
  • A current active U.S. Government in-scope US Government Top Secret security clearance or higher and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP).

Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00
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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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.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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