Senior Thermal Design & Analysis Manager

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 153,800 - 230,800; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Thermal Engineering Manager 2 in Linthicum, MD to lead a team of thermal analysts and manage the thermal design of sensor systems across diverse environments. This dual role combines technical oversight with functional leadership to ensure program cost and schedule adherence while meeting thermal requirements.

The role requires a strong background in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and electronics cooling, with a track record of leading high-performing teams and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in electronics cooling, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience performing design-by-analysis using finite volume or finite difference software packages for thermal or fluid applications.
• Experience serving as a program Thermal Lead on one or more development programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Functional Manager of thermal, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer analysts for the Mission Systems Sector.
• Oversee thermal design of sensor systems in airborne, space, maritime and land environments.
• Lead a thermal analysis team and attend internal and customer reviews.

Skills

Thermal design leadership

Thermal analysis

Heat transfer

Fluid dynamics

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Advanced Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Icepak

ANSYS Thermal Desktop

ANSYS Fluent

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Thermal Engineering Manager 2 in Linthicum, MD to lead a team of thermal analysts and manage the thermal design of sensor systems across diverse environments. This dual role combines technical oversight with functional leadership to ensure program cost and schedule adherence while meeting thermal requirements.

The role requires a strong background in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and electronics cooling, with a track record of leading high-performing teams and