RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is looking for a Staff Aerod****ynamics Engineer. This role is located on-site in Melbourne, FL.
Essential Functions:
- Perform Aerodynamic analysis & design in support of development and production programs.
- Perform aircraft design using aircraft sizing tools and developing design space.
- Provide documentation of analysis results, generate and approve technical reports and CDRLs.
- Support flight test activities such as planning, data telemetry room data monitoring, and pre/post flight briefings.
- Reduce, review, analyze and correlate aerodynamic data acquired during flight tests and wind tunnel tests.
- Prior experience required working within a Flight Sciences organization (Aircraft Configuration, Propulsion, Flying Qualities, Loads and Dynamics, Mass Properties) is recommended.
- Be an advocate for new tool development on legacy programs.
- Prior aerodynamic analysis & design experience in large category aircraft preferred.
- Prior experience in wind tunnel test, test data analysis, simulation analysis, and/or flight demonstration & validation tests required.
- Prior knowledge in bids and proposal/capture programs is recommended.
- Familiarity with MIL-Spec aero performance requirements or similar preferred.
Basic Qualifications:
- For Level 5: Must have a Bachelor's in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 12 years of experience in the design and integration of equipment OR a Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 10 years of experience in the design and integration of equipment.
- Active In-Scope DoD Secret clearance.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Active In-Scope DoD Top Secret clearance.
- Supplier Management Team (SMT) experience.
- Knowledge of design, analysis and/or engineering tools development
- MATLAB experience required, prior FORTRAN experience a plus.
- Proficient with typical office toolsets such as Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient at locating and examining technical data from Computer Aided Design
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with diverse technical teams and leading others.
- Ability to convey technical concepts in both written and verbal formats.
- Current active DoD Top Secret clearance (with background investigation completed within the last 5 years or under continuous evaluation)
- Experience applying Siemens AMESIM, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar analysis tools.
- Degree in Aerospace Engineering.
- Experience writing/reviewing technical documents: CDRLS, SSOWs, SRDs, ICDs, SDRL reviews, etc.
- Experience in leading, mentoring, and developing multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex technical solutions, within cost and schedule constraints, across the various phases of the engineering lifecycle.
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.