Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sentinel (GBSD) FST (Flight Systems Team) is seeking to add a Principal/Sr. Principal Fluid Dynamics Analyst MS&A Modelling and Simulation Engineer located in either Manhattan Beach, California or Roy, UT and may offer a competitive relocation package.
What You’ll Get To Do.
As a FST (Flight Systems Team) fluid dynamics analyst, you will analyze, research, and develop vehicle environments (aerodynamic loads and shears, acoustics, heating, etc.) during missile fly-out and through all stages of flight. Tasks may also include supporting design of heat shield and vehicle outer mold line to optimize flight performance as well as analysis of internal flows (e.g. propulsion)Analyses will be performed utilizing hand calculations, low fidelity tools, and/or high fidelity computational fluid dynamics (CFD) packages such as CFD++, StarCCM+ orFluent as well as separate meshing tools such as Pointwise as appropriateAssist the team in aero table generation, monte carlo runs, and general aero developmentWhen computational fluid dynamics analyses are appropriate, critical thinking skills will be required to develop an analysis capturing the appropriate fluid flow phenomenon as well as understanding the results when post processing the solutionAccepted applicant will take the analyses from the beginning to end, including CAD preparation, meshing, CFD setup, case submission and tracking, post-processing and documentationAnalyses could include sub-sonic, transonic, supersonic, and hypersonic flow regimes as well as exo-atmospheric conditionsDue to the complex nature of the systems analyzed, the position requires working closely with multiple engineering disciplines including but not limited to Structural Dynamics, Guidance Navigation and Control Engineering, System Engineering, and Mechanical Design to achieve program objectives in a timely mannerPosition Benefits
• As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Job Qualifications BQs/You’ll Bring These Qualifications
Principal T3 -Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and 5 years of experience, or 3 years of experience with a Master's degree; 1 years of experience with PHDSr. Principal T4 -Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and 8 years of experience, or 6 years of experience with a Master's degree; 4 years of experience with PHDMust be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 yearsMust have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs1 - 3 years of experience with data analysis in Python or MATLAB1 - 5 years of experience with modeling, simulation, and analysis or software developmentExperience using Grid Generation tools and CFD software tools (CFD++, StarCCM+, ANSYS Fluent or similar) to simulate external fluid flows and using these tools to design for optimum flow performanceThese Qualifications Would be Nice to Have (PQs)
Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) disciplineActive US DoD Secret or Top Secret clearanceExperience in vehicle aerodynamic coefficient generation and monte carlo methodsExperience performing computational fluid dynamics analyses including designing to optimize flight performanceExperience in Linux environmentsSalary Range: $79,900.00 - $171,000.00Salary Range 2: $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.