Staff Aerodynamics Engineer

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

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is looking for a Staff Aerodynamics Engineer. This role is located on-site in Melbourne, FL.

Essential Functions:

• Experience in design, analysis, and testing of aircraft shapes to optimize performance, stability, and fuel efficiency while managing lift and drag forces.
• Experience in specialized software to simulate air behavior around the aircraft to optimize drag reduction and lift.
• Calculate and document aircraft performance metrics, such as fuel efficiency and speed capability.
• Plan, execute, and analyze tests on models and prototypes to validate CFD results.
• You may be required to attend or present at internal program, customer and/or supplier technical exchange meetings and/or formal program milestone reviews to provide and/or obtain progress status updates.

Basic Qualifications:

• For Level 5: Must have a Bachelor’s in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 14 years of experience in the design and integration of equipment OR a Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 12 years of experience in the design and integration of equipment.
• Active In-Scope DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Active In-Scope DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Supplier Management Team (SMT) experience.
• Experience working with diverse technical teams and leading others.
• Knowledge of design, analysis and/or engineering tools development
• Proficient with typical office toolsets such as Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient at locating and examining technical data from Computer Aided Design

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current active DoD Top Secret clearance (with background investigation completed within the last 5 years or under continuous evaluation)
• Experience applying Siemens AMESIM, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar analysis tools.
• Degree in Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience writing/reviewing technical documents: CDRLS, SSOWs, SRDs, ICDs, SDRL reviews, etc.
• Experience in leading, mentoring, and developing multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex technical solutions, within cost and schedule constraints, across the various phases of the engineering lifecycle.

Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Job Category: Engineering