Senior Aeronautical Systems Engineer - Flight Autonomy

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking engineers to contribute to the RAD Aeronautics Systems team. You will conduct design synthesis and analysis of advanced air vehicles and provide technical solutions while documenting results. Expect collaboration with government customers and cross-disciplinary teams.

The role requires a DoD security clearance, strong numerical methods, and experience in sizing analysis. Travel up to 10–25% may be required; a competitive salary and benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8+ years of related engineering experience or Master’s with 6+ years or PhD with 4+ years of related engineering experience.
• Experience in aircraft performance analysis and sizing analysis.
• Proficiency in Python, Matlab, C++, Fortran, Linux.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary design synthesis and analysis of advanced manned and unmanned air vehicles.
• Develop technical solutions for difficult problems and document results.

Skills

Python

Matlab

C++

Fortran

Linux

Aircraft performance analysis

Vehicle sizing analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

MIL-STD-3013B

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking engineers to contribute to the RAD Aeronautics Systems team. You will conduct design synthesis and analysis of advanced air vehicles and provide technical solutions while documenting results. Expect collaboration with government customers and cross-disciplinary teams.

The role requires a DoD security clearance, strong numerical methods, and experience in sizing analysis. Travel up to 10–25% may be required; a competitive salary and benefits accompany the position.