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GNC Engineer: Aerodynamics - Level 3 or 4(Chandler)
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What they do
An Aerospace Engineer designs aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft using knowledge of engineering and physics, and tests prototypes to see if they work according to design. May specialize in aeronautical design and work with airplanes and helicopters, or specialize in astronautical design and work with vehicles used in outer space. May specialize in a particular area of design, such as aerodynamic flow or navigation.
$122,942 / year median in Arizona
+6% projected growth
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE
NoneTRAVEL:
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.
Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a
GNC Engineer:
Aerodynamics- Level 3
- located in
- Chandler, AZ
- , you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. In this role you will drive configuration trade studies, develop high-fidelity 6-DOF aerodynamic models, and manage wind-tunnel programs while supervising a small technical team and presenting results to senior leadership.
- This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
- In this job, you will:
- Lead and contribute to advanced launch-vehicle aerodynamic design from concept through integration and test, overseeing a small technical team.
- Conduct configuration trade studies that assess mission performance impacts from static/dynamic S&C, propulsion, and mass properties.
- Develop high-fidelity 6-DOF aerodynamic models, including table generation, uncertainty analysis, and verification-validation procedures.
- Plan, execute, and analyze wind-tunnel tests for transonic and supersonic regimes.
- Present technical results and recommendations to senior leadership and customers via design reviews, reports, and formal presentations.
- Define staffing levels and coordinate schedules to align aerodynamic activities with overall program milestones.
- Apply expertise across subsonic to hypersonic and rarefied flow regimes using legacy CFD and predictive tools (Fluent, DSMC, Loci-Chem, Fun3D, Cart3D, Missile Datcom).
- Perform aeroelastic and venting analyses, evaluating distributed loads, deflected-vehicle effects, and ventilation requirements.
- Other duties as assigned If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!
- Basic Qualifications for
- Level 3:
- Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience
- OR•Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience•OR•PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical
- Experience with 6DOF aerodynamic model development
- Experience with Python and the Linux operating system
- Basic Qualifications for
- Level 4:
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience
- OR•Master's degree with 6 years of professional experience•OR•PhD with 4 years of professional experience.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical
- Experience with 6DOF aerodynamic model development
- Experience with Python and the Linux operating system
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with autopilot and guidance algorithm design and navigation and actuator subsystems
- Experience with wind tunnel test planning and execution
- Experience with CFD
- Experience combining multiple data sources to create a cohesive aerodynamic 6DOF model
- Proven cross-functional technical leadership
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Primary Level Salary Range:
$98,400.00- $147,600.
Secondary Level Salary Range:
$0.00- $0.
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.