Aerothermal Engineer Level 2 /3

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security.  Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.  Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an Aerothermal Engineer Level 2/3 with thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow knowledge for the development and ongoing support of new and existing turbines, bearings, heat exchangers, and other system components used in surface ship and submarine propulsion and power generation systems for the US Navy based out of Sunnyvale, CA. 

What You’ll get to Do:

Our Sunnyvale site specializes in the development, manufacture, assembly and testing of propulsion and power generation systems for naval surface ships and submarines. The candidate selected will apply their skills to support current and future Navy Power & Propulsion Turbomachinery development.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop conceptual designs of Aerothermal systems that employ thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow.
• Provide knowledge and innovative technical approaches.
• Perform thermal-fluid system analysis and predict its performance using both commercial and in-house codes; conduct prototype tests and test data analysis.
• Apply practical experience and professional insight to determine the optimal solutions based on performance, risk, cost, etc.
• Work independently on thermal/fluid design projects and provide support for manufacturers and customers.
• Present results to peers and customers in design reviews.
• Define, develop and implement related R&D projects.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below:

Basic Qualifications for Aerothermal Engineer

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 2 years related experience; or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with no related experience.
• 2 years of experience in engineering analysis and product development.
• Deep understanding of thermodynamics, fluid flow & heat transfer as well as engineering design practices.
• Must have Gas or Steam Turbine experience.
• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret security clearance.

Basic Qualifications Principal Aerothermal Engineer

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 5 years related experience; or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 3 years related experience. or PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with no related experience.
• Over 5 years of experience in engineering analysis and product development.
• Deep understanding of thermodynamics, fluid flow & heat transfer as well as engineering design practices.
• Must have Gas or Steam Turbine experience.
• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret clearance.
• Master's degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Proficiency with an engineering coding language (e.g. MATLAB, C or Fortran), MS Office and UNIX based workstations.

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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.