Aerodynamics Engineer / Principal Aerodynamics Engineer

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 an Aerodynamics Engineer or 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
• Work closely with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) dataset providers and assess air vehicle impacts
• Supports flight test, acquisition and analysis of flight test data working closely with flight test and flight controls disciplines
• General frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and advanced techniques
• Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform complex professional tasks
• Innovates solutions to a variety of technical challenges of increasing scope and complexity
• Provide technical analysis data for substantiation data reports and other airworthiness artifacts required to support flight clearances
• Supports air vehicle aerodynamic database development
• Interact with other flight science disciplines and providing trade study support and guidance on data quality

Basic Qualifications

• Engineer: Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 2 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science (MS) with an Aerodynamics focus area and 1 year of relevant engineering experience
• Principal Engineer: 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

• Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance.

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.

• Experience with fixed wing aerodynamics
• Experience with aerodynamic tools and techniques
• Experience with Matlab for data analysis and data reduction

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree discipline in Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering with concentration in aerodynamics and Parameter Identification
• Flight test support and data analysis experience including system and parameter identification
• Experience generating aerodynamic databases for 6DOF simulation
• Aerodynamic/propulsion force and moment accounting
• Demonstrated record of working hard, strong communication skills, and being accountable

Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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 ti