Staff Engineer Modeling & Simulation: Thermal Analysis

Northrop Grumman • Chandler, AZ

110d • $147,700 - $221,500

About The Position

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 Space Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures. Northrop Grumman Space System Sector is looking for a Staff Engineer Modeling & Simulation: Thermal Analysis to join the Thermal Analysis team within Launch Vehicles at the Chandler, AZ facility. This engineer will take over a leadership role as a Thermal Point of Contact for the first flight of a critical launch vehicle program. This role will require the engineer to be able to properly scope out thermal work for a launch vehicle program and to ensure that the work is done in an orderly and prompt manner. This will include directing other engineers to perform tasks and working with them to ensure task completion to program satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 12 years of related engineering experience, OR a Master's in STEM with 10 years of engineering related experience, or a PhD in STEM with 8 years of engineering related experience.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Strong thermal background with demonstrated work experience and knowledge as a thermal analyst/lead.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with thermodynamics, aerodynamics, compressible flow, CFD, and fluid mechanics.
• Computer skills with standard word processing/spreadsheet experience.
• Ability to listen effectively, take/give direction, and possess initiative to accomplish/oversee assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashion.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace principles (specifically Thermal focus).
• Active DoD Secret security clearance, or higher.
• Extensive Thermal Desktop, Sinda, Star-CCM+, and Matlab experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of thermal engineering tasks of an analysis, design, or test nature under minimal direction.
• Apply theoretical knowledge and engineering techniques to the solution of analytical engineering problems.
• Select and/or modify proven methods, mathematical formulas, previous design and test information, handbook data or other available information related to the assignment.
• Conduct thermal analysis of avionics, structures, and ordnance.
• Perform heat transfer analysis of components and systems on the ground and in space.
• Take/provide direction and address issues using skills obtained in the field of engineering, or related thermal sciences as it relates to missile and space systems.
• Use classical heat transfer methods and software to predict temperatures and design thermal protection of rocket components on the ground and in flight.
• Interpret, select, and apply company/commercial/military specifications and customer requirements to accomplish specific analyses.
• Produce engineering documentation and technical reports/analyses to support design, integration, and testing efforts.
• Gather, compile, and interpret technical data such as flight data, test data, or material test reports.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree