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Northrop Grumman is hiring a Subsystems Thermal Analyst — a full-time, based in Melbourne, FL role ($123k–$184k). Apply directly on Northrop Grumman's careers page below.
Senior Principal Subsystems Thermal Analyst
Location: United States-Florida-Melbourne
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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 Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Senior Principal Subsystems Thermal Analyst (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.
In this role, you will perform advanced thermal and fluid transfer analysis to support the design and development of environmental control systems for cutting-edge aerospace vehicles. This position offers a dynamic work environment with diverse technical challenges and collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines.
The selected candidate will be one who excels in a dynamic work environment with high expectations and diverse assignments. Success requires strong collaboration across teams and a proactive, self-driven approach with minimal direction.
Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Perform tasks related to fluid and heat transfer analysis and design of environmental control systems.
Develop dynamic fluid and heat transfer models of subsystems using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software and classical analysis techniques.
Interface with related technologies and other Air Vehicle engineering disciplines to prepare and develop thermal system design recommendations.
Participate in trade studies of Environmental Control System designs and provide solutions to potential or actual design and fabrication problems, providing necessary data on assigned aspects of specific studies.
Represent the team at internal and external technical reviews, including customer and supplier exchanges.
Basic Qualifications:
Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related professional/military experience.
Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
Experience with systems engineering tools.
Experience with AMESIM, STAR-CCM+, or other related fluid and thermal modeling software.
Experience in supplier relationship management, including briefing, coordinating, and/or following up with suppliers.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active US Government Top Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Experience working within Agile framework.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
Experience with design, analysis, and integration of environmental control systems.
Experience with software tools such as NX and/or CPLM.
Experience interpreting component detail drawings, specifications, installation drawings, and test procedures.
Experience writing and reviewing technical documents including SSOWs, SRDs, ICDs, and SDRL reviews.
Experience leading, mentoring, and developing multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex technical solutions within cost and schedule constraints across engineering lifecycle phases.
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What is the salary for Subsystems Thermal Analyst at Northrop Grumman?
The estimated salary range for Subsystems Thermal Analyst at Northrop Grumman is $123,000 - $184,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Subsystems Thermal Analyst at Northrop Grumman?
The required skills for Subsystems Thermal Analyst at Northrop Grumman include: Mechanical Engineering.
What is the seniority level for Subsystems Thermal Analyst at Northrop Grumman?
Subsystems Thermal Analyst at Northrop Grumman is a Senior / Staff level position.
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