Northrop Grumman · 17 hours ago
Guidance Navigation Control Engineer: Aerodynamics – Level 3 (Chandler) - R10222428
Chandler, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$98K/yr - $148K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company that invites you to join their Space Sector as a Guidance Navigation Control Engineer: Aerodynamics – Level 3. In this role, you will lead aerodynamic design efforts, conduct configuration trade studies, develop high-fidelity aerodynamic models, and manage wind-tunnel programs while supervising a small technical team.
AerospaceBig DataManufacturingData IntegrationRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and contribute to advanced launch‑vehicle aerodynamic design from concept through integration and test, overseeing a small technical team
Conduct configuration trade studies that assess mission performance impacts from static/dynamic S&C, propulsion, and mass properties
Develop high‑fidelity 6‑DOF aerodynamic models, including table generation, uncertainty analysis, and verification‑validation procedures
Plan, execute, and analyze wind‑tunnel tests for transonic and supersonic regimes
Present technical results and recommendations to senior leadership and customers via design reviews, reports, and formal presentations
Define staffing levels and coordinate schedules to align aerodynamic activities with overall program milestones
Apply expertise across subsonic to hypersonic and rarefied flow regimes using legacy CFD and predictive tools (Fluent, DSMC, Loci‑Chem, Fun3D, Cart3D, Missile Datcom)
Perform aeroelastic and venting analyses, evaluating distributed loads, deflected‑vehicle effects, and ventilation requirements
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
Bachelor's or Master's Degree Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical
Experience with 6DOF aerodynamic model development
Experience with Python and the Linux operating system
Preferred
Experience with autopilot and guidance algorithm design and navigation and actuator subsystems
Experience with wind tunnel test planning and execution
Experience with CFD
Experience combining multiple data sources to create a cohesive aerodynamic 6DOF model
Proven cross-functional technical leadership
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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