Thermal Analysis Engineer - Level 3/4 - Baltimore

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Baltimore, MD seeks a Thermal Design and Analysis Engineer (Level 3/4) to join our Space Systems Sector. The role focuses on designing, analyzing, and testing thermal aspects of space hardware, with collaboration across engineers and customers.

The position is 100% onsite and requires ability to obtain Top Secret clearance with SCI access. Responsibilities span concept design through hardware integration and test, including modeling, testing, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Level 3 requires BS with 5 years, MS with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with SCI access.
• Onsite daily at the Linthicum, MD facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform steady state and transient thermal analyses of components and assemblies to evaluate performance and margins.
• Create system-level thermal models of assemblies and subassemblies down to component junction level.
• Understand mechanical requirements in space hardware to ensure technical performance.
• Prepare materials and present at internal program and milestone reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

IcePak

Sinda/Fluint

Thermal Desktop

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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’s Space Sector is seeking a Thermal Design and Analysis Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4 to join our team in Baltimore, MD. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

The qualified candidate will initially work closely with senior staff and work with a diverse and talented team of engineers helping to develop, analyze, and test everything from electronic components through hardware and integrated systems in support of a broad range of products and business areas within the Space Systems Sector. The candidate will support the design, analysis, and test of space hardware and associated support equipment for antennas / electro-optical sensors, sensor structures, electronics chassis, circuit card assemblies, modules, and electronic subassemblies and components.

The Thermal Design and Analysis Engineer will be involved during all phases of program development from concept design through hardware integration and test efforts, with responsibilities ranging from design inputs, completing thermal analyses, presenting at design reviews, writing test reports, and helping with product test planning and execution.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performing steady state and transient thermal analyses of components, hardware, and assembly designs to evaluate thermal performance, select thermal components, and evaluate thermal margins for operation within the space environment
• Creating system level thermal models of assemblies and detailed thermal models of subassemblies and individual parts, including thermal models of circuit card assemblies down to the component junction level
• Understanding mechanical requirements and environments of space program hardware or subsystems of major satellite programs to assure technical performance is achieved
• Preparing material and presenting at internal program, customer, and/or supplier technical exchange meetings and formal program milestone reviews
• Provide technical guidance to programs and engineering teams in thermal related activities and mentor junior design and analysis engineers
• Ability to maintain a diverse workload, work independently, and collaborate as part of a cross-functional team with other engineers, management and contractors.
• Support design verification and test planning, troubleshoot integration issues, and execute thermal test campaigns to evaluate and sell off hardware designs
• Other duties as assigned

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Basic Qualifications For Level 3

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with SCI access.
• The ability to work onsite daily at the Linthicum, MD (Baltimore) facility.
• Working knowledge of thermal analysis software (IcePak, Sinda/Fluint, Thermal Desktop) or similar.
• Thermal design and/or analysis experience for spacecraft or avionics subsystem and/or payloads.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members both verbally and in writing.

Basic Qualifications For Level 4

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with SCI access.
• The ability to work onsite daily at the Linthicum, MD (Baltimore) facility.
• Working knowledge of thermal analysis software (IcePak, Sinda/Fluint, Thermal Desktop) or similar.
• Thermal design and/or analysis experience for spacecraft or avionics subsystem and/or payloads.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security Clearance
• Design and analysis experience simulating heat transfer of electromechanical assemblies in Space environments.
• Experience in thermal testing, thermal requirements derivation and verification, and advanced thermal materials
• Thermal design verification testing experience.
• Detail-oriented and have excellent verbal and written communications skills, leadership skills, and organization skill

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Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

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.