Northrop Grumman
Associate Engineer/Engineer Guidance Navigation Control (Aero) - R10211496
Northrop Grumman, Chandler, Arizona, United States, 85249
Associate Engineer/Engineer Guidance Navigation Control (Aero) - R10211496
Location: Chandler, Arizona
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.
At 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.
Essential Functions
Capable of being an integral contributor in creation of advanced launch vehicle aerodynamic designs.
Perform aerodynamic configuration trade studies on mission performance that includes effects of static and dynamic S&C, propulsion, and mass properties.
Develop aerodynamic databases for use in 6‑degree‑of‑freedom launch vehicle simulation models (table generation with logical dependencies, uncertainty analyses, V&V techniques).
Design and support wind tunnel testing programs.
Present work and technical findings to management and senior leadership through design reviews and program milestones (proposal efforts, technical reports, and formal customer presentations).
Experience with a wide range of flight regimes (subsonic, transonic, supersonic, hypersonic, and rarefied flows).
Familiarity with legacy aerodynamic computer analysis programs (CFD and industry predictive codes – Fluent, DSMC, Loci/CHEM, Fun3D, Cart3D, Missile Datcom).
Familiarity with wind tunnel testing and evaluation (transonic and supersonic).
Familiarity with launch vehicle aeroelastic analyses (distributed loads, deflected vehicle effects). Launch vehicle venting analysis requirements and engineering methodologies.
Basic Qualifications – Dual Level Requisition
Associate Engineer (Level 1): Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 0 years of related engineering experience.
Engineer (Level 2): Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 0 years of related engineering experience.
Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
Experience with general aerodynamic principles.
Ability to obtain government security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
Experience with wind tunnel testing.
Experience with Matlab, Python and the Linux operating system.
Experience with 6‑degree‑of‑freedom model development.
Experience with CFD codes such as Star CCM+ and Loci/CHEM.
Primary Level Salary Range: $63,900.00 – $95,900.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $77,200.00 – $115,800.00
The above salary range is a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers multiple factors when determining base salary offers such as 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 discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long‑Term Incentives. Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for this job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date; this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and candidate availability.
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
Northrop G EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.
At 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.
Essential Functions
Capable of being an integral contributor in creation of advanced launch vehicle aerodynamic designs.
Perform aerodynamic configuration trade studies on mission performance that includes effects of static and dynamic S&C, propulsion, and mass properties.
Develop aerodynamic databases for use in 6‑degree‑of‑freedom launch vehicle simulation models (table generation with logical dependencies, uncertainty analyses, V&V techniques).
Design and support wind tunnel testing programs.
Present work and technical findings to management and senior leadership through design reviews and program milestones (proposal efforts, technical reports, and formal customer presentations).
Experience with a wide range of flight regimes (subsonic, transonic, supersonic, hypersonic, and rarefied flows).
Familiarity with legacy aerodynamic computer analysis programs (CFD and industry predictive codes – Fluent, DSMC, Loci/CHEM, Fun3D, Cart3D, Missile Datcom).
Familiarity with wind tunnel testing and evaluation (transonic and supersonic).
Familiarity with launch vehicle aeroelastic analyses (distributed loads, deflected vehicle effects). Launch vehicle venting analysis requirements and engineering methodologies.
Basic Qualifications – Dual Level Requisition
Associate Engineer (Level 1): Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 0 years of related engineering experience.
Engineer (Level 2): Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 0 years of related engineering experience.
Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
Experience with general aerodynamic principles.
Ability to obtain government security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
Experience with wind tunnel testing.
Experience with Matlab, Python and the Linux operating system.
Experience with 6‑degree‑of‑freedom model development.
Experience with CFD codes such as Star CCM+ and Loci/CHEM.
Primary Level Salary Range: $63,900.00 – $95,900.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $77,200.00 – $115,800.00
The above salary range is a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers multiple factors when determining base salary offers such as 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 discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long‑Term Incentives. Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for this job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date; this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and candidate availability.
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
Northrop G EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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