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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 Aeronautics Systems sector is hiring a Propulsion Principal or Sr. Principal Engineer to join our Vehicle Engineering team of qualified, diverse individuals in Melbourne, Florida.

The Propulsion Engineer will be a member of a team working a combination of tasks supporting Propulsion System Integration and Engine Performance. This includes working with related suppliers and disciplines such as Aerodynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Configuration Design, Survivability, System Test, Airframe, and Subsystems.

Responsibilities may include

+ Aircraft engine physical and functional integration for military aircraft

+ Propulsion System requirements and Interface Control Document (ICD) development

+ Interfacing with engine and related propulsion system suppliers

+ Propulsion System test planning, execution, and verification

+ Engine cycle performance and data analysis

+ General frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and advanced techniques

+ Demonstrate the skill and ability to perform complex professional tasks

+ Innovate solutions to a variety of technical challenges of increasing scope and complexity

Basic Qualifications

+ Principal: 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 experience

+ Sr. Principal: Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 8 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science (MS) in a STEM discipline and 6 years of relevant experience

+ Working knowledge of engine thermodynamic cycles (e.g., gas turbine, turbofan, turboprop engines)

+ 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

+ Degree in Aerospace Engineering

+ Experience managing or interfacing with engine suppliers

+ Experience with requirements and Interface Control Document (ICD) development

+ Experience with aircraft engine physical and functional integration for military applications

+ Experience with NPSS gas turbine engine cycle performance and data analysis

+ Experience creating or running computer models using MATLAB, C++, Simulink, FORTRAN, or a similar program

+ Experience with CAD tools such as Siemens NX

+ Engine Ground Test and/or Flight Test support experience

+ SQL Database build, development, and version control experience

+ Experience operating within MBSE aircraft design environments like Amesim and Ansys ModelCen

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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.