Senior Aeronautical Engineer - Aerodynamics (Secret)

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Redondo Beach, CA, seeks an Aeronautical Engineer (Aerodynamics) or Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Aerodynamics) to lead advanced design tasks. You will perform aerodynamic analyses, create data-driven models, and support wind tunnel testing for next-generation vehicles.

The role requires a STEM degree, relevant aero experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance with SAP eligibility. On-site work in Redondo Beach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline with 2 years’ experience or Master’s with 0 years’ experience.
• Experience building aerodynamic databases from test and analysis data.
• Active US Government Secret clearance with SAP eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Aerodynamic analysis and wind tunnel test support for aircraft designs.
• Design synthesis and optimization to meet mission requirements.
• Conduct design trade studies to define advanced concepts and guide other disciplines.
• Brief external stakeholders on technical results and progress.

Skills

Aerodynamics

Wind Tunnel

Stability & Control

Secret Clearance

Systems Identification

Education

STEM BS

MS in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Redondo Beach, CA, seeks an Aeronautical Engineer (Aerodynamics) or Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Aerodynamics) to lead advanced design tasks. You will perform aerodynamic analyses, create data-driven models, and support wind tunnel testing for next-generation vehicles.

The role requires a STEM degree, relevant aero experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance with SAP eligibility. On-site work in Redondo Beach.