Aerodynamics Engineer/Principal Aerodynamics Engineer- Active Clearance Required

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Redondo Beach
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition ID: RCategory: EngineeringLocation: Redondo Beach, CA, USACitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance Type: SecretTelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this positionTravel Required: Yes, 25% of the TimeRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be availableAt 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 is looking for an experienced aerodynamics engineer to join our team in designing and analyzing next-generation air vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aerodynamics and a passion for developing innovative solutions to improve flight performance.This candidate will conduct preliminary design and analysis of advanced manned and unmanned air vehicles demonstrating technical expertise and knowledge of other related disciplines. Tasks include aerodynamic analysis, aerodynamic database generation, and wind tunnel test support for candidate aircraft and missile designs as well as design synthesis and optimization of vehicles to mission requirements. This candidate will conduct aerodynamic analysis and design trade studies to define and evaluate advanced concepts, predict aerodynamic behavior, identify technology requirements, and provide design guidance to the other team disciplines. 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 expert. Candidate will support vehicle analysis for vehicle programs from government organizations such as Air Force, Navy, NASA, DARPA and others. Experience with MATLAB/Python as well as a strong interest in empirical and computational aerodynamic analysis methods is desirable This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on the qualifications listed below. This requisition may be filled at either a level 2 or a level 3.Basic Qualifications for an Engineer level:Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of STEM related engineering experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of experience.A current active in-scope DoD Secret security clearance or higher, with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).B.S in Aeronautical Engineering or related fieldExperience with MATLAB, Python, C++, or similarOrganization and leadership skillsBasic Qualifications for a Principal Engineer level:Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of STEM related engineering experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience or STEM PhD with 0 years of experience.A current active in-scope DoD Secret security clearance or higher, with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).B.S in Aeronautical Engineering or related fieldExperience with MATLAB, Python, C++, or similarOrganization and leadership skillsPreferred Qualifications:Familiarity with aerodynamic stores integrationExperience with store integration CFD, wind tunnel, ground, and flight testsExperience with store 6DOF separation trajectory simulationParticipation in aircraft/stores certification processesNorthrop 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions."Salary Range: $85,000 USD - $127,400 USDSalary Range 2: $104,600 USD - $157,000 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 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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