Aerodynamics Engineer / Principal Aerodynamics Engineer

Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking an Aerodynamics Engineer or Principal Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.
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
Basic Qualifications

Engineer: 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
Principal Engineer: 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
Preferred Qualifications

Degree discipline in Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering with concentration in aerodynamics and Parameter Identification
Flight test support and data analysis experience including system and parameter identification
Experience generating aerodynamic databases for 6DOF simulation
Aerodynamic/propulsion force and moment accounting
* Demonstrated record of working hard, strong communication skills, and being accountable
Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00The 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 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.

Client-provided location(s): Melbourne, FL

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10215934

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-04T20:19:13