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Northrop Grumman · 3 weeks ago

Aerodynamics Engineer / Principal Aerodynamics Engineer - R10215934

Melbourne, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements, seeking an Aerodynamics Engineer or Principal Engineer to join their team in Melbourne, FL. The role involves performing aerodynamic characterization, supporting flight tests, and providing technical analysis to ensure air vehicle performance and safety.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform aerodynamic characterization efforts utilizing analytical methods

Work closely with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) dataset providers and assess air vehicle impacts

Supports flight test, acquisition and analysis of flight test data working closely with flight test and flight controls disciplines

General frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and advanced techniques

Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform complex professional tasks

Innovates solutions to a variety of technical challenges of increasing scope and complexity

Provide technical analysis data for substantiation data reports and other airworthiness artifacts required to support flight clearances

Supports air vehicle aerodynamic database development

Interact with other flight science disciplines and providing trade study support and guidance on data quality

Qualification

AerodynamicsComputational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)MatlabFixed wing aerodynamicsAerodynamic toolsTechniquesAccountabilityCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 2 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science (MS) with an Aerodynamics focus area and 1 year of relevant engineering experience

Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science (MS) in a STEM discipline and 3 years of relevant experience

Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment

Experience with fixed wing aerodynamics

Experience with aerodynamic tools and techniques

Experience with Matlab for data analysis and data reduction