Propulsion Engineer - Thermal Analyst - Level 3 Or 4

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
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.
Northrop Grumman is in need of aPropulsion Engineer - Thermal Analyst - Level 3 or 4 to work at its Elkton, Maryland location.
The Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
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Responsibilities:

• Conduct thermal or performance analyses in support across all Northrop Grumman, Propulsion System and Controls product lines. These simulations include development of thermal or computational fluid dynamic models, gridding, selection of boundary conditions and constraints, selection of applicable material properties, selection of appropriate simulation code and methodology, and performing model validation
  • Independently develop methodology and mathematical models to match the physics of the system under evaluation including proper analysis methods/tools, proper boundary conditions, and appropriate material properties
  • Interpret analytical results and develop recommendations pertinent to system improvement.
  • Provide technical assessments of test hardware and test data including validation of analysis
• Prepare technical reports and presentations of work product to both internal and external customers
• Provide technical mentorship and assistance to less experienced staff
• Take on technical and project leadership in improvement and product teams
• Support propulsion and subsystem IPT leads to ensure technical and cost execution of each system component.
• Form close working relationships with the customer technical community and specific customer technical points of contact.

Position level will be filled based on demonstrated education, experience, and competency.
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Bachelor's Degree plus five years of related experience or Masters degree plus three years of experience. Degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of system modeling tools such as ANSYS, NX solid modeling software, and/or Matlab/Simulink
• Prior experience in rocket propulsion, heat transfer, thermodynamics, or compressible fluid mechanics
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite

• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present analytical results in both oral and written formats.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, presentation, and critical thinking skills.

Basic Qualifications for level 4:

• Bachelor's Degree plus nine years of related experience or Masters degree plus seven years of experience. Degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred.

• Knowledge of system modeling tools such as ANSYS, NX solid modeling software, and/or Matlab/Simulink
• Prior experience in rocket propulsion, heat transfer, thermodynamics, or compressible fluid mechanics
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite

• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present analytical results in both oral and written formats.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, presentation, and critical thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Active Security Clearance
• Prior experience in solid rocket motor design and analysis
• Prior experience with STAR CCM, CFD++, or ANSYS FLUENT

Salary Range: $102,400.00 - $153,600.00Salary Range 2: $127,000.00 - $190,600.00
The 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.
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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.