Vehicle Performance & Sizing Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Redondo Beach
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10055299Category: EngineeringLocation: Redondo Beach, CA, USACitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance Type: SecretTelecommute: No Teleworking not available for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required: NoRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be availablePositions Available: 1At 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.This candidate will conduct preliminary design synthesis and analysis of advanced manned and unmanned air vehicles demonstrating technical expertise and knowledge of other related disciplines. Tasks include takeoff/landing, mission and point performance characteristics of candidate aircraft designs as well as design synthesis and optimization of vehicles to meet operational requirements. This candidate will conduct vehicle sizing and performance trade studies to define and evaluate advanced concepts, identify technology requirements, perform parametric trade studies and provide design guidance to the other team disciplines. Competitive vehicle performance assessments of current U.S. and foreign inventory designs may also be required, as well as flight test data analysis and correlations to performance models. They will develop technical solutions to various problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. The candidate will be required to interact and brief external customers, as well as serve as a technical lead. Candidate will support vehicle performance and sizing analysis for vehicle programs from government organizations such as Air Force, Navy, NASA, DARPA and others. Experience with MATLAB/Python, Linux and Fortran, as well as a strong interest in computational methods is desirable.Candidate will provide analysis, guide design teams to execute program goals, support proposal and business development activities. Strong interest in Multi-disciplined optimization methods is preferred.Basic Qualifications for an Engineer level:2+ years' experience in a related Aerospace Engineering field with a Bachelors or; 0+ years' experience in a related Aerospace Engineering field with a MastersIn Scope DOD Secret ClearanceB.S in Aeronautical Engineering or related fieldExperience with MATLAB, Python, C++, ModelCenter, Linux and/or FORTRANOrganization and leadership skillsBasic Qualifications for a Principal Engineer level:5+ years' experience in a related Aerospace Engineering field with a Bachelors or; 3+ years' experience in a related Aerospace Engineering field with a Masters or; 0+ years experiencein a related Aerospace Engineering field with a PhDIn Scope DOD Secret ClearanceB.S in Aeronautical Engineering or related fieldExperience with MATLAB, Python, C++, ModelCenter, Linux and/or FORTRANOrganization and leadership skillsPreferred Qualifications:4+/7+ years in Vehicle Performance and Sizing discipline with a Bachelors or; 2+/5+ years in Vehicle Performance and Sizing discipline with a Masters or; 0+/2+ years in Vehicle Performance and Sizing discipline with a PhDIn Scope DOD Top Secret ClearanceExperience in Multi Disciplined Optimization MethodsStrong code development experienceExcellent organization and leadership skillsNorthrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.Northropgrumman.Com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions." Salary Range: $82,400 USD $123,600 USDSalary Range 2: $101,400 USD $152,200 USDEmployees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.Saferfederalworkforce.Gov/contractors/.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.Northropgrumman.Com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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