Flight Dynamics Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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The Strategic Deterrent Systems Flight Systems Futures organization is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Flight Dynamics / Trajectory Analyst to support hypersonic re-entry and advanced payload development. In this role, you will develop, analyze, and assess 3 DoF and 6 DoF trajectories for hypersonic systems to support test planning, vehicle design, and mission analysis.

You will apply modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) techniques to evaluate flight dynamics, mission performance, and system sensitivities. The role involves close collaboration with cross functional teams to translate system requirements into trajectory concepts, perform trade studies, and clearly communicate results through technical reports, visualizations, and briefings.

This position will primarily support work at the Secret level, with the potential to evolve into higher classification efforts based on program needs. U.S. citizenship and an active, in-scope DoD Secret clearance are required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum Education or Experience - Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum 5 years of related experience; or 3 years with a Master’s; or 1 year with a PhD.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Technical Experience:

• Experience applying modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) techniques to the flight dynamics of aerospace vehicles.
• Experience generating and analyzing 6-DoF trajectories for aerospace vehicles.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and visualize complex datasets.
• Hands-on experience with C++, MATLAB, Simulink, and Python.
• Proficiency using Git for version control.
• Excellent technical writing skills (e.g., analysis reports, technical memos, and documentation).
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Top Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years

Technical Experience:

• Experience applying MS&A techniques to the flight dynamics of hypersonic platforms.
• Experience generating and analyzing 6-DoF trajectories for hypersonic vehicles, including boost-phase ascent, orbital and sub-orbital flight, and re-entry trajectories.
• Advanced proficiency with C++, MATLAB, Simulink, and Python for trajectory modeling and flight dynamics analysis.
• Experience deploying TAOS for 3-DoF and 6-DoF trajectory simulation.
• Experience implementing mission-level simulations in AFSIM.
• Experience using STK toolkits (or similar) for mission visualization and analysis.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

This position may offer relocation for eligible candidates.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 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.