Engineer / Principal Engineer - Air Vehicle Performance and Sizing at Northrop Grumman

Requisition ID: R10181091* Category: Engineering* Location: Redondo Beach, California, 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.This position is currently contingent on program award and associated program award funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking an Air Vehicle Performance and Sizing Engineer OR a Principal Air Vehicle Performance and Sizing Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach CA.The candidate will perform Air Vehicle Performance and Sizing analysis within a Flight Sciences team, working with related disciplines including Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Mass Properties, Configuration, and others. Tasks include:* Conduct preliminary design synthesis and analysis of advanced manned and unmanned air vehicles demonstrating technical expertise and knowledge of other related disciplines* Tasks include takeoff/landing, mission and point performance characteristics of candidate aircraft designs as well as design synthesis and optimization of vehicles to meet operational requirements* Conduct vehicle sizing and performance trade studies to define and evaluate advanced concepts, identify technology requirements, perform parametric trade studies and provide design guidance to the other team disciplines.* Conduct competitive vehicle performance assessments of current U.S. and foreign inventory designs may also be required, as well as flight test data analysis and correlations to performance models.* Develop technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems in an imaginative, thorough, and practicable manner while also documenting and present results.* Interact and brief external customers, as well as serve as a technical lead.* Support vehicle performance and sizing analysis for vehicle programs from government organizations such as Air Force, Navy, NASA, DARPA and others.* Provide analysis, guide design teams to execute program goals, support proposal and business development activities.Air Vehicle Performance and Sizing EngineerBasic Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 2 years' experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM.* Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher (that has a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or is under continuous evaluation).* Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access* Must be versatile, applying technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems in an imaginative, thorough, and practicable manner.* Understanding of aircraft performance analysis with general knowledge of related disciplines.* Understanding of conceptual air vehicle sizing analysis* 2+ years of experience with one or more of the following: Python, Matlab, C++, Fortran, LinuxPreferred Qualifications:* Understanding of fundamental aircraft design, aerodynamic and propulsion parameters* Must be versatile, applying technical solutions to a wide range of problems in an imaginative, thorough, and practicable manner.* Experience with aircraft carrier suitability analysis, including but not limited to launch & recovery, bolter, waveoff, and nose wheel lift off* Experience assessing mission performance, turn performance, kinematic maneuvering, takeoff and landing. Experience in aircraft sizing* Familiarity with MIL-STD-3013B* Experience with multi-disciplinary design, analysis, and optimization (MDAO)* Experience modeling VTOL (Vertical Takeoff Landing) vehicle configurations* Experience with generation of carpet plots and implementing numerical methods* Familiarity developing python packages and working in a Linux terminal.* Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management* Air vehicle or performance/sizing lead experiencePrincipal Air Vehicle Performance and Sizing EngineerBasic Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 5 years' experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM with 3 years of experience* Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher (that has a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or is under continuous evaluation).* Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access* Must be versatile, applying technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems in an imaginative, thorough, and practicable manner.* Complete understanding of aircraft performance analysis with general knowledge of related disciplines. Experience assessing mission performance, turn performance, kinematic maneuvering, takeoff and landing* Complete understanding of conceptual air vehicle sizing analysis* 4+ years of experience with one or more of the following: Python, Matlab, C++, Fortran, Linux* Air vehicle or performance/sizing lead experience* Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and managementPreferred Qualifications:* Experience with aircraft carrier suitability analysis, including but not limited to launch & recovery, bolter, waveoff, and nose wheel lift off* Experience applying MIL-STD-3013B rules* Experience with multi-disciplinary design, analysis, and optimization (MDAO)* Experience modeling VTOL (Vertical Takeoff Landing) vehicle configurations* Experience with generation of carpet plots and implementing numerical methods* Experience developing python packages and working in a Linux terminal.* Experience with Force and Moment Accounting systemSalary Range: $104,600 - $157,000The 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.Employees may be eligible for 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. 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