Principal Thermal Analyst​/Sr Principal Thermal Analyst Security Clearance

Position: Principal Thermal Analyst/Sr Principal Thermal Analyst with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available 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 Principal/Sr. Principal Thermal Analyst with experience in aircraft vehicle development to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL. This position is fully onsite with no remote work available. In these roles, candidates may be involved in multiple aspects in the development of aircraft subsystems, such as analysis, verifying requirements, test data post processing, and working shipside to help troubleshoot issues.

Candidates are expected to apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts. These aircraft subsystems include, but are not limited to, Environmental Control Systems, Liquid Cooling Systems, Fuel Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Fire Protection, Secondary Power Systems, and Avionics equipment. Key responsibilities may include:
* Performing system related analysis in support of the development of aircraft subsystems as well as the integration of aircraft avionics and the installation of various aircraft hardware. Analysis includes, but not limited to, compartment temperature assessments as influenced by structural heat transfer and compartment heat sources.

* Performing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis in support of aircraft subsystem integration and heat transfer modeling activities. May also include modeling fluid systems to assess fluid velocities and heat transfer coefficients over complex geometries.

* Provide technical guidance and may coordinate a team of engineers in thermal science related activities.

* Tasking may include system level test planning, execution support, verification, data processing, and troubleshooting.

* Tasking may include system level evaluations to verify requirements and ensure airworthiness criteria are met.

* Attending internal program, customer, and/or supplier technical exchange meetings and/or formal program milestone reviews to provide and/or obtain progress status updates.

* The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.
This role may be filled as a Principal Engineer (level
3) or Sr. Principal Engineer (level
4) based on the qualifications outlined below.

Basic Qualifications:

• For Principal Aeronautical Engineer - Bachelor of Science (BS) in a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science (MS) in a related STEM discipline and 3 years of relevant experience.
• For Sr. Principal Aeronautical Engineer - Bachelor of Science (BS) in a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 8 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science (MS) in a related STEM discipline and 6 years of relevant experience.
• Must have an active DoD Secret to be considered with a background investigation conducted in the last 5 years.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret clearance. The position is contingent on getting Interim TS before start.
* Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

* Must have…