Senior Aerodynamics Engineer — Fuel-Efficient Flight Design

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 152,900 - 229,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL seeks a Staff Aerodynamics Engineer to design and analyze aircraft shapes, aiming to optimize fuel efficiency and performance. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s in STEM or equivalent experience and an active DoD Secret clearance. The role involves planning tests, simulating air behavior, and leading diverse technical teams.

Salary range is $152,900 - $229,300 based on factors like experience and role scope. Northrop Grumman provides comprehensive benefits and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in a STEM discipline and 14 years of experience, or a Master’s and 12 years.
• Active In-Scope DoD Secret clearance required.
• Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Proficient in design and engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze aircraft shapes for performance optimization.
• Use software to simulate air around aircraft for drag reduction.
• Calculate and document aircraft metrics like fuel efficiency.
• Plan and analyze tests on models to validate results.

Skills

Design and analysis of aircraft shapes

Experience with specialized software for air behavior

Aircraft performance metrics calculation

Test planning and execution

Supplier Management Team (SMT) experience

Leading diverse technical teams

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Siemens AMESIM

MATLAB/Simulink

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL seeks a Staff Aerodynamics Engineer to design and analyze aircraft shapes, aiming to optimize fuel efficiency and performance. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s in STEM or equivalent experience and an active DoD Secret clearance. The role involves planning tests, simulating air behavior, and leading diverse technical teams.

Salary range is $152,900 - $229,300 based on factors like experience and role scope. Northrop Grumman provides comprehensive benefits and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.