Principal/Senior Principal Thermal Analysis Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 109,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Savings plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking Principal/Senior Principal Thermal Analysis Engineers to join our Linthicum, MD team. The role focuses on designing advanced thermal management for electronics across airborne, ground, and naval platforms.

You will lead thermal architectures, own performance, and mentor junior engineers. Requirements include a STEM bachelor’s with 5–8 years of experience, DoD Secret clearance eligibility, and onsite work at the Maryland facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years (Principal) or 8+ years (Senior Principal) in a related field.
• Experience in electronics design with a focus on thermal analysis and optimization.
• Experience with design by analysis using finite volume or finite difference methods.
• Experience applying thermal engineering to convection and conduction problems.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to work onsite at Linthicum, MD/Baltimore facility.

Responsibilities

• Design advanced electronics thermal management solutions to optimize performance.
• Perform electronics thermal analysis including liquid/air cooling and two-phase systems.
• Lead thermal designs, own requirements, architecture, and performance, mentoring others.
• Present findings orally and in writing to internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Electronics design

Thermal analysis

Heat transfer

Finite volume method

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Ph.D. in Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Icepak

ANSYS Thermal Desktop

ANSYS Fluent

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support you by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal/Senior Principal Thermal Analysis Engineer based out of Linthicum, MD.

This position may be filled as a Principal Thermal Analysis Engineer or a Senior Principal Thermal Analysis Engineer.

What You’ll Get To Do

The thermal design team supports programs across the sector, including the airborne, ground mobile, ground stationery, and surface based naval applications, and across a variety of length scales ranging from ECS systems, sensor and radar systems, chassis, CCAs, and device levels.

• Design advanced electronics thermal management solutions using heat transfer principles to optimize thermal performance
• Perform electronics thermal analysis, requiring experience in heat transfer, including liquid cooled, air-cooled, two-phase flow, and refrigeration thermal solutions for Mission Systems platforms such as airborne, ground based, and naval applications
• Lead thermal designs by owning thermal requirements, thermal architecture, and thermal performance of the design, while mentoring less experienced thermal engineers
• Provide oral and written presentations to internal and external customers and stakeholders

This position is contingent upon the ability to obtain an active US Government Secret Clearance or the successful transfer of an active US Government Secret Clearance prior to start.

Basic Qualifications For a Principal Thermal Analysis Engineer

Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience, master’s degree with 3 years of experience, Ph.D. with 1 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields.

• U.S Citizenship is required.
• The ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• The ability to work onsite daily at the Linthicum, MD/Baltimore facility.
• 3 years of experience in electronics design, with a focus on the thermal analysis and optimization of electronics systems.
• Minimum of 3 years of expertise in design by analysis with a finite volume or finite difference software package.
• 3 years of experience with application of thermal engineering principles to challenging convection, and conduction problems.

Basic Qualifications For a Senior Principal Thermal Analysis Engineer

Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience, master’s degree with 6 years of experience, Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields.

• U.S Citizenship is required.
• The ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• The ability to work onsite daily at the Linthicum, MD/Baltimore facility.
• 6 years of experience in electronics design, with a focus on the thermal analysis and optimization of electronics systems.
• 6 years of expertise in design by analysis with a finite volume or finite difference software package.
• 6 years of experience with application of thermal engineering principles to challenging convection and conduction problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• A current active US Government Secret Clearance or higher.
• Advanced Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with concentration in Heat Transfer and Fluid Dynamics.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with one or more of the following software packages: ANSYS Icepak, ANSYS Thermal Desktop, ANSYS Fluent.
• 2 or more years of experience leading the thermal design of hardware that meets challenging customer requirements.
• Demonstrated history of advising programs and projects of high level, multidisciplinary trade studies from concept through detailed design.
• 2 or more years of experience designing hardware to meet transient thermal conditions, including energy storage and management.
• Experience advancing the state of the art for next generation electronics thermal design
• Knowledge of advanced convective thermal management and design of single phase and two-phase thermal design for high heat flux/high power density applications using analytical, high fidelity, and experimental methods
• Prior experience leading the thermal design of systems, CCAs, and microelectronics level thermal designs
• Thermal design verification testing experience.

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice create long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

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.