Thermal Systems Engineer Level 5 - Linthicum

Northrop Grumman; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 169,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector in Linthicum, Maryland, is seeking a Staff Thermal Systems Engineer to join our Intelligence Systems Business Unit. The role centers on applying thermal engineering principles to spacecraft, avionics, or payloads and coordinating across disciplines to deliver robust thermal solutions.

The ideal candidate will lead thermal analyses, document results, review hardware drawings, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with test teams and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 12 years of experience, a master’s degree with 10 years of experience or a PhD with 8 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical fields
• U.S Citizenship is required
• No clearance required to start, but must have the ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Thermal design and/or analysis experience for spacecraft or avionics subsystem and/or payloads
• Demonstrated expertise in thermal testing, thermal requirements derivation and verification, and advanced thermal materials
• Design, analysis, and integration experience of spacecraft, airborne, or comparable subsystems
• Experience using thermal analysis and standard design tools (Icepak, Thermal Desktop, NX)

Responsibilities

• Develop thermal‑systems requirements.
• Perform thermal analyses to create and optimize thermal‑control designs, delivering solutions to a wide range of challenging problems.
• Document thermal analyses and designs.
• Review and approve drawings for thermal‑design hardware content.
• Report analysis results and design details to internal management and external customers.
• Partner with test engineering to plan and execute subsystem‑level thermal tests and perform associated analyses.
• Provide feedback on the impact of potential cost and/or schedule changes.
• Work independently with minimal technical oversight and general direction.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on best practices.

Skills

Thermal design

Thermal analysis

Spacecraft subsystems

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Icepak

Thermal Desktop

NX

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

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 Space Sector has an opening for a Staff Thermal Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the within the Intelligence Systems Business Unit in Linthicum, Maryland.

The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of thermal‑engineering principles, theories, and concepts, and will be familiar with related engineering disciplines.

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Develop thermal‑systems requirements.
• Perform thermal analyses to create and optimize thermal‑control designs, delivering solutions to a wide range of challenging problems.
• Document thermal analyses and designs.
• Review and approve drawings for thermal‑design hardware content.
• Report analysis results and design details to internal management and external customers.
• Partner with test engineering to plan and execute subsystem‑level thermal tests and perform associated analyses.
• Provide feedback on the impact of potential cost and/or schedule changes.
• Work independently with minimal technical oversight and general direction.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on best practices.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in STEM with 12 years of experience, a master\'s degree with 10 years of experience or a PhD with 8 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical fields
• U.S Citizenship is required
• No clearance required to start, but must have the ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Thermal design and/or analysis experience for spacecraft or avionics subsystem and/or payloads
• Demonstrated expertise in thermal testing, thermal requirements derivation and verification, and advanced thermal materials
• Design, analysis, and integration experience of spacecraft, airborne, or comparable subsystems
• Experience using thermal analysis and standard design tools (Icepak, Thermal Desktop, NX)

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security Clearance
• Experience with classified satellite and/or payload programs or large-scale space sensor development
• Demonstrated proficiency with direct customer interactionDetail-oriented and have excellent verbal and written communications skills, leadership skills, and organization skills
• Space Vehicle and/or Payload background with experience through the entire system lifecycle from concept, design, production, integration, test, launch, to operation support.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00

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.