Manager 2 Aerodynamics & Vehicle Performance

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: March 13, 2025

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10185599

• Category: -Engineering
• Location: Melbourne, Florida, United States of America
• Clearance Type: -SAP
• 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is currently hiring a Manager 2, Aerodynamics & Vehicle Performance (Section Manager) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Melbourne, FL. This position reports to the Flight Sciences Department Manager within the Vehicle Engineering functional homeroom team. This hands-on leadership role will manage the functional engineering activities of approximately ten engineers who are responsible for meeting aircraft Aerodynamics Performance and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) design and analysis program needs. Approximately 20% of the role will be performing functional homeroom duties such as attending functional staff meetings, management of personnel (performance reviews, direction & coaching), and coordination of job assignments, staffing, and recruiting. - These responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
  • Product integrity, process adherence, staffing, training, and tools
  • Process oversight, participation in the performance review process, management of personnel records and participation in corrective or disciplinary actions
  • Staffing responsibilities such as hiring, recruiting of personnel and working to ensure that engineers with the appropriate skills and experience are deployed
  • Managing training opportunities and budget allocations, as well as participation in tool, process, and metric initiatives is required
  • Team engagement is a key focus as is mentoring and providing career guidance and coachingThe remaining time will be spent performing IPT engineering tasks related to Aerodynamics, Performance, and/or CFD, which will comprise approximately 80% of the statement of work. - Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others. Basic Qualifications:
    • Bachelor of Science degree in a related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline AND 9 years of professional/military experience related to aerospace engineering; OR a Master's degree in a related STEM discipline and 7 years of professional/military experience related to aerospace engineering
    • Familiarity with aircraft performance, aerodynamic, or CFD analysis on fixed wing platforms
    • Must have an active, in-scope DoD Secret clearance (or higher) (granted or renewed within the last 6 years or under continuous evaluation)
    • Must be able to attain and maintain Special Access Program clearance (SAP/PAR)Preferred Qualifications:
      • Current SAP/PAR clearance
      • Demonstrated ability to lead an engineering or cross-functional team
      • Experience giving technical leadership and guidance to Flight Sciences discipline areas
      • Graduate level degree with concentration in aerodynamics, performance, stability and control and/or air breathing propulsion
      • Experience conducting Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis on aircrafts in subsonic, transonic, and supersonic flight conditions
      • Experience in conducting aircraft performance analysis including mission performance, turn performance, and kinematic maneuvering
      • Understanding of air vehicle force and moment accounting systems
      • MATLAB experience
      • Experience in Flight Sciences processes and products throughout the program life cycle
      • Flight test support experience and aerodynamic database updates
      • Familiarity with MIL-STD-3013, MIL-STD-1797 and MIL-HDBK-516Salary Range: $135,100 - $202,700The 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.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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