Aeronautical Engineer (Fluids Subsystems Analyst)/Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Fluids Subsystems Analyst)

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (KY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Aeronautical Engineer (Fluid Subsystems Analyst) or Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Fluid Subsystems Analyst) to join the Air Vehicle Subsystems and Architecture team in Melbourne, FL. The role analyzes fluid subsystem performance and supports flight test and model validation for configuration updates.

Responsibilities include data analysis of hydraulics, fuel, environmental control, and liquid cooling systems using AMESIM, MATLAB, and Excel,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in STEM from an accredited university.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain SAP clearance.
• Experience designing, analyzing, or architecting fluid/mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze fluid subsystem performance using tools like AMESIM.
• Post-process lab, supplier, and flight test data with MATLAB/Excel.
• Generate test procedures and correlate models to test data.
• Support subsystem architecture and sizing of fluid system layouts.
• Verify system requirements via analysis, demonstration, inspection, and test.

Skills

Fluid systems analysis

CAD software

MATLAB

AMESIM

Lab data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Master’s in STEM

Tools

AMESIM

CAD software

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is looking for an Aeronautical Engineer (Fluid Subsystems Analyst)/Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Fluids Subsystems Analyst) to join our Air Vehicle Subsystems and Architecture team in Melbourne, FL.

This role may be filled as an Aeronautical Engineer (Fluid Subsystems Analyst)(Level 2) or Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Fluid Subsystems Analyst)(Level 3) based on the qualifications outlined below.

This position will be responsible for analyzing fluid subsystem performance and supporting flight test along with model validation for configuration updates.

Essential Functions:

• Fluid subsystems performance data analysis using tools such as AMESIM for aircraft subsystems such as Hydraulics, Fuel, Environmental Control Systems, and Liquid Cooling Systems

• Lab, supplier, and flight test data post processing and analysis using tools such as MATLAB and Excel

• Generate test procedures and correlate system models to test data

• Support subsystems architecture and sizing of fluid system layouts for existing designs and new architecture modifications

• Verification of system requirements using analysis, demonstration, inspection, and test

Basic Qualifications:

• For Level 2: Must have a Bachelor’s in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 2 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 0 years of experience in the design and integration of equipment.

• For Level 3: Must have a Bachelor’s in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 5 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 3 years of experience in the design and integration of equipment.

• Active In-Scope DoD Secret clearance.

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs. This SAP must be obtained prior to employment.

• Demonstrated experience designing, analyzing, and/or architecting fluid and/or mechanical systems

• Demonstrated experience with CAD software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with aircraft and air vehicle subsystems & fluid analysis

• Experience with hydraulic and/or fuel systems

• Experience with systems integration and architecture management

• Experience with requirements and model-based systems engineering

• Experience with MATLAB

• Experience with AMESIM

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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.