Senior Principal Aerodynamics Engineer — Launch Vehicles

0902 SP - Launch Vehicles; United States; On-site; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ, is seeking a Sr. Principal Aerodynamics Engineer to lead advanced launch-vehicle aerodynamic designs from concept through testing. The role emphasizes 6DOF model development, wind tunnel support, and integration with simulation tools.

You will work on-site on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, and you must be able to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance. Primary responsibility is technical leadership across wind tunnel programs and aeroelastic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with 6DOF aerodynamic model development and Python.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced aerodynamic design for launch vehicles from concept to testing.
• Develop aerodynamic models for launch vehicle simulation and wind tunnel testing.
• Present findings to management and lead cross-functional teams.

Skills

6DOF aerodynamic model development

Python

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CFD

Fluent

DSM C

Loci-Chem

Fun3D

Cart3D

Missile Datcom

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ, is seeking a Sr. Principal Aerodynamics Engineer to lead advanced launch-vehicle aerodynamic designs from concept through testing. The role emphasizes 6DOF model development, wind tunnel support, and integration with simulation tools.

You will work on-site on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, and you must be able to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance. Primary responsibility is technical leadership across wind tunnel programs and aeroelastic