Staff Aerodynamics Engineer

7w1 month ago

Northrop Grumman

US · Full-time · $152,900 – $229,300

About this role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Staff Aerodynamics Engineer to work on revolutionary aircraft systems that impact lives around the world. The role is located on-site in Melbourne, FL and focuses on optimizing aircraft shapes for performance, stability, and fuel efficiency.

Daily work includes using specialized software to simulate airflow around aircraft, reducing drag and managing lift forces. Engineers calculate performance metrics such as fuel efficiency and speed capability while documenting results for program use.

The position requires collaboration with diverse technical teams and leading others on design and integration efforts. Staff members attend internal program meetings, customer exchanges, and formal milestone reviews to provide progress updates.

Employees join a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity and cognitive diversity, contributing to pioneering advancements from stealth bombers to future aerospace systems. The work offers opportunities to invent the future while making history at Northrop Grumman.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline with 14 years of experience or Master's degree with 12 years in design and integration of equipment.
Active In-Scope DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance.
Supplier Management Team (SMT) experience.
Experience working with diverse technical teams and leading others.
Knowledge of design, analysis and/or engineering tools development.
Proficient with Windows OS, Microsoft Office Suite, and locating technical data from Computer Aided Design.

Responsibilities

Design, analyze, and test aircraft shapes to optimize performance, stability, and fuel efficiency while managing lift and drag forces.
Use specialized software to simulate air behavior around the aircraft to optimize drag reduction and lift.
Calculate and document aircraft performance metrics such as fuel efficiency and speed capability.
Plan, execute, and analyze tests on models and prototypes to validate CFD results.
Attend or present at internal program, customer, and supplier technical exchange meetings and formal program milestone reviews.