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Aerodynamic Modeling Engineer/ Principal Aerodynamic Modeling Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom, democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have a lot of 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 Defense Systems is seeking a Aerodynamic Modeling Engineer/ Principal Aerodynamic Modeling Engineer. This position is located in Roy, Utah and supports the Sentinel program.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You Will Get To Do:
As an Aerodynamic Modeling Engineer on the Aero/Fluids team you will be responsible for supporting the Aero/Fluids functional homeroom manager in guiding the execution and ensuring quality of the Aero/Fluids teamwork products across Sentinel and Advanced Programs. Position responsibilities include:

• Apply extensive aerodynamic knowledge, skills and ability in pursuit of meeting contractual requirements. Strong emphasis on the development of tools, processes, and resources to translate raw aero data (CFD, experimental, flight test) into models, databases, simulations (e.g. 3/6 DOF), etc.
• Develop, validate, and refine aerodynamic models specifically for missile applications.
• Ensure the quality of Aero/Fluids team products meets technical rigor and IPT/deliverable standards.
• Identify and troubleshoot aerodynamic issues during design, testing, and operational phases, proposing viable solutions or improvements.
• Develop technical solutions to complex aerodynamic problems.
• Collaborate closely with other relevant disciplines/IPTs, e.g. Flight Analysis, Structures, Propulsion, Integration and test, etc.
• Communicate effectively and clearly; present technical approaches and findings to aero/fluids team and customers.

Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

You Will Bring These

Qualifications:

This role can be filled at the Aerodynamic Modeling Engineer (T02) or Principal Aerodynamic Modeling Engineer (T03) level. Aerodynamic Modeling Engineer: 2 Years with Bachelors in Science; 0 Years with Masters; 1 year with PhD.

• Experience developing aerodynamic models, tools, databases using Matlab, Python, C++ or similar for integration into 3/6
  
  DOF simulations.
• Experience with analytical aerodynamic design tools, e.g. Missile DATCOM or similar.
• Experience analyzing wind tunnel test data and flight test results to validate simulation outcomes and inform model adjustments.
• Demonstrated technical writing experience in authoring formal analysis documentation.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret Security clearance approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Principal Aerodynamic Modeling Engineer: 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Years with PhD.

• Experience developing aerodynamic models, tools, databases using Matlab, Python, C++ or similar for integration into 3/6
  
  DOF simulations.
• Experience with analytical aerodynamic design tools, e.g. Missile DATCOM or similar.
• Experience analyzing wind tunnel test data and flight test results to validate simulation outcomes and inform model adjustments.
• Demonstrated technical writing experience in authoring formal analysis documentation.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret Security clearance approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

These Qualifications Are Nice To Have:

• Active In Scope DoD Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Master's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience working with customers and senior leadership to ensure project success.
• Demonstrated experience working with Linux and Windows based HPC's for…