Northrop Grumman

Staff Aerodynamics Engineer

Northrop Grumman$152K — $229K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in a STEM discipline with 12-14 years of relevant experience.
  • Active In-Scope DoD Secret clearance, with ability to obtain Top Secret.
  • Supplier Management Team (SMT) experience required.
  • Prior experience leading diverse technical teams.
  • Familiarity with design, analysis, and engineering tools development.
  • Proficiency in office tools like Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Skilled in examining technical data from Computer Aided Design.

Responsibilities

  • Design and analyze aircraft shapes to optimize performance and fuel efficiency.
  • Use specialized software to simulate air behavior for drag and lift optimization.
  • Calculate and document aircraft performance metrics like fuel efficiency and speed.
  • Plan and execute tests on models to validate Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) results.
  • Participate in internal and external tech exchange meetings to update on progress.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Health insurance coverage provided.
  • Life and disability insurance included.
  • Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) offered.
  • Eligibility for annual bonuses based on performance.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is looking for a Staff Aerodynamics Engineer. This role is located on-site in Melbourne, FL.

Essential Functions:
  • Experience in design, analysis, and testing of aircraft shapes to optimize performance, stability, and fuel efficiency while managing lift and drag forces.
  • Experience in specialized software to simulate air behavior around the aircraft to optimize drag reduction and lift.
  • Calculate and document aircraft performance metrics, such as fuel efficiency and speed capability.
  • Plan, execute, and analyze tests on models and prototypes to validate CFD results.
  • You may be required to attend or present at internal program, customer and/or supplier technical exchange meetings and/or formal program milestone reviews to provide and/or obtain progress status updates.


Basic Qualifications:
  • For Level 5: Must have a Bachelor's in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 14 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 12 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.
  • Experience working with diverse technical teams and leading others.
  • Knowledge of design, analysis and/or engineering tools development
  • 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:
  • 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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
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