Staff Aerodynamics and Stores Separation Engineer
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: October 4, 2024
Job Description:
Requisition ID: R
- Category: Engineering
- Location: Melbourne, Florida, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this
position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be
available
- Positions Available: 1At 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. This position is currently
contingent on program award and associated program award funding.
Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Northrop
Grumman's Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Staff
Aerodynamics and Stores Separation Engineer to join our team of
qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This
position will be located in Melbourne, FL. Responsibilities may
include
- Perform aerodynamic characterization efforts utilizing
analytical methods
- Plan, coordinate, execute and oversee wind tunnel test
including two body separation tests
- Conduct aircraft separation analyses
- Stand up, Develop and manage tools for conceptual design and
aircraft grid creation and perform Captive Trajectory Support (CTS)
analysis
- Support conceptual and preliminary design efforts of aircraft
and components
- Produce analysis products that calculate aerodynamic loads on
separating bodies
- Progress infrastructure for databases, codes, and tools
management
- Drive and support wind tunnel, ground, and flight testing
- Develop test methods for experimental aerodynamic and
performance characterization
- Execute uncertainty analyses
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional and program-based
teams
- Represent work products in customer meetings and design
reviews
- Collaborate with other disciplines including Configuration,
Aerodynamics, S&RE, CFD, Mechanisms, etc.
- Able to work self-directed and give poignant and clear
recommendations to leadershipBasic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering,
or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 12 years of relevant
experience; OR Master of Science (MS) in a STEM discipline and 10
years of relevant experience
- Experience partnering with a multidisciplinary engineering team
to develop aircraft and subsystems in support of aerodynamic stores
integration
- Previous experience with onsite support of wind tunnel testing
and data acquisition systems
- Solid understanding of aerodynamic fundamentals, CFD
techniques, and wind tunnel testing, including two body separation
tests
- Experience with aerodynamics tools and techniques,
- Familiarity with translating aerodynamics analyses into
workable design solutions for flight vehicles
- Experience generating aerodynamic databases for 6DOF store
separation simulations including proximity effects
- Run 6DOF trajectory analysis
- Analyze acoustic data for open cavities from wind tunnel or CFD
measurements
- Analyze requirements and create run condition lists for stores
integration testing and numerical analysis
- Understanding of the challenges of flow fields in subsonic,
transonic and super sonic
- Familiarity with configuration aerodynamics toolsPreferred
Qualifications
- 15+ years professional experience related to requirements
development, technical practices, and lead activities in store
separation and stores/aircraft compatibility.
- Experience with DOD safety board process for store
separationSalary Range: $142,500 - $213,700The 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.Employees may be eligible for 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 committed
to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S.
Citizenship is required for all positions with a government
clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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