Staff Aerodynamics and Store Separation Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: March 5, 2025

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10184592

• 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. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. -Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Staff Aerodynamics and Store 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 Degree (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
    • Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
    • Experience with aircraft design solutions to support weapons separation and aerodynamic objectives for a military aircraft
    • Experience with separation and aerodynamic trade studies leading to pre-design review phase of aircraft development for both weapons bays and external suspension of stores
    • Solid understanding of aerodynamic fundamentals, CFD techniques, and wind tunnel testing, including two body separation tests
    • Familiarity with translating aerodynamics analyses into workable design solutions for flight vehicles
    • Experience generating aerodynamic databases for 6DOF store separation simulations including proximity effects
    • 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 sonicPreferred Qualifications
      • 15+ years professional experience related to requirements development, technical practices, and lead activities in store separation and stores/aircraft compatibility.
      • 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
      • Familiarity with configuration aerodynamics tools
      • Run 6DOF trajectory analysis
      • Experience with DOD safety board process for store separation
      • Active DoD secret clearanceSalary Range: $147,700 - $221,500The 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. 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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