Engineer or Principal Engineer Aeronautical - Stores Aerodynamics

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes. CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret. TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring an Engineer or Principal Engineer Aeronautical to join our Vehicle Engineering organization of qualified, diverse individuals in El Segundo, CA or Melbourne, FL
. We are seeking an experienced aerodynamics engineer to join our team in analyzing next‑generation aerodynamic stores integration and air vehicle aerodynamics.

This role can be filled as an Engineer (level
2) or Principal Engineer (level
3) depending on the qualifications below.

• Perform aerodynamic characterization efforts utilizing analytical methods
• Perform analytical stores trajectory and separation analyses
• Provide technical analysis data for data reports and other airworthiness artifacts required to support flight clearances and certification
• Support execution of wind tunnel test events including two‑body separation tests
• Support ground and flight test events, acquisition and analysis of test data
• General frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and advanced techniques
• Demonstrate the skill and ability to perform complex professional tasks
• Innovate solutions to a variety of technical challenges of increasing scope and complexity
• Work closely with other disciplines including configuration, aerodynamics, S&R/E, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), mechanisms, etc.
• Utilize excellent communication skills to report program milestones, technical approaches, and findings to leads, program management, and customer

• Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in STEM with no years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. degree with no experience.
• Knowledge of fixed‑wing aircraft aerodynamics
• Experience with using aerodynamic tools and techniques
• Experience using MATLAB to create, process, analyze, and visually represent data
• Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment

• Degree discipline in aerospace or aeronautical engineering with concentration in aerodynamics
• Experience with generating aerodynamic databases for 6‑DOF simulation
• Experience in conducting 6‑DOF stores trajectory and separation analyses
• Experience with onsite support of wind tunnel testing and data acquisition systems
• Experience in supporting ground and flight test events and analyzing collected data
• Experience with DoD safety board processes for store separation
• Fortran, C/C++, and/or Python programming skills
• Demonstrated record of working hard, strong communication skills, and being accountable

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $

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.

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.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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

Job Category:
Engineering