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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’s Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Weapons and Store Separation Aerodynamics Principal Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.

Responsibilities

+ Perform aerodynamic characterization efforts utilizing analytical methods

+ Support wind tunnel test including two body separation tests

+ Conduct aircraft separation analyses

+ Support tool development for conceptual design and aircraft grid creation and perform

+ Support conceptual and preliminary design efforts of aircraft and components

+ Produce analysis products that calculate aerodynamic loads on separating bodies

+ Progress infrastructure for databases, codes, and tools management

+ Support wind tunnel, ground, and flight testing

+ Execute uncertainty analyses

+ Collaborate closely with cross-functional and program-based teams

+ Represent work products in customer meetings and design reviews

+ Collaborate with other disciplines including Configuration, Aerodynamics, S&RE, CFD, Mechanisms, etc.

+ Able to work self-directed

Basic Qualifications

+ Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science (MS) in a STEM discipline and 3 years of relevant engineering experience

+ Experience with aerodynamic tools and techniques

+ Experience generating aerodynamic databases for 6DOF simulation including proximity effects

+ Experience running 6DOF trajectory analysis

+ Familiarity with translating aerodynamic analyses into workable design solutions for flight vehicles

+ Familiarity with configuration aerodynamics tools

+ Must have an active DoD 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) clearance prior to the commencement of employment

Preferred Qualifications

+ Familiarity with CAD tools such as NX and CPLM

+ Demonstrated record of working hard, strong communication skills, and being accountable

+ Experience with Matlab for data analysis and data reduction

+ Familiarity or experience with Fortran

+ Previous experience with onsite support of wind tunnel testing and data acquisition systems

+ Solid understanding of aerodynamic fundamentals, CFD techniques, and wind tunnel testing, including two body separation tests

+ Active DoD secret clearance

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Primary Level Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00

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.