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Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense technology solutions provider

Cybersecurity
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$120.8k - $181.2kAnnually

+ Bonus

Mid, Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Halethorpe, MD, USA + 1 more

More locations: Annapolis Junction, MD, USA

Requires onsite presence at Northrop Grumman’s facilities in Linthicum or Annapolis Junction, MD.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Thermal and Fluid Systems Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
SolidWorks
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, Physics or related field specializing in thermodynamics and heat transfer with 5+ years of experience (or Master of Science degree with 3+ years of experience).
  • Working knowledge of thermal analysis software (COMSOL, IcePak, Sinda/Fluint, etc.).
  • Experience with and proficiency in: Problem solving and analytical skills, Heat transfer and thermodynamics, Experimental design.
  • Ability to communicate effectively to team members both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to adjust to changing priorities and requirements.
  • Strong leadership qualities, including excellent communication and collaboration, team engagement, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance with polygraph (US Citizenship is a requirement for this).
  • Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Physics (Preferred).
  • 9 years of experience in a multi-disciplined science/engineering environment (Preferred).
  • Design and analysis experience simulating heat transfer within superconducting circuitry (Preferred).
  • Working knowledge of cryogenic test systems; dilution refrigeration, 4 K cryo-coolers, Adiabatic Demagnetization Refrigeration (ADR) and liquid helium immersion (Preferred).
  • Experience in nanoscale heat transfer (Preferred).
  • Experience in cryogenic system design and analysis (Preferred).
  • Design and analysis experience simulating heat transfer within superconducting materials (Preferred).
  • Experience in 3D modeling of mechanical structures in SolidWorks, NX or similar (Preferred).
  • Demonstrated success leading high performance teams as technical, integrated product team, and/or functional leader (Preferred).
  • Experience with Lean-Agile development for modeling and/or hardware systems (Preferred).
  • Experience leading teams in a functional, programmatic, or technical capacity (Preferred).
  • Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance (Preferred).
Responsibilities
  • Support a team of 6-10 technical staff in management role. Administrative management responsibilities include staffing, performance and compensation management, and career development.
  • Execute in a technical thermal engineering role in support of MDA programs.
  • Partner with program management office to ensure successful execution against cost and schedule targets.
  • Providing technical leadership to the team and ensuring proper engineering processes and procedures are followed.
  • Work with peers and training leads to identify critical skill shortfalls; develop appropriate technical training; and improve team performance.

Northrop Grumman provides advanced aerospace and defense technology solutions, focusing on areas such as autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and space operations. The company develops and manufactures systems that integrate various technologies to meet the needs of government and commercial clients. Its products include systems for command and control, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, among others. Northrop Grumman stands out from competitors by securing long-term contracts with government clients, which ensures a steady revenue stream and allows for significant investment in research and development. The company's goal is to maintain its leadership position in the aerospace and defense market through continuous innovation and by delivering comprehensive solutions that meet the evolving needs of its customers.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$192.2M

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Northrop Grumman's continuous innovation, exemplified by the Jackal missile and M230LF chain gun, positions it as a leader in cutting-edge defense technology.
  • The company's long-term contracts with government clients ensure a steady revenue stream and financial stability.
  • Significant investments in R&D and partnerships, such as the ammunition production line in Lithuania, offer growth opportunities and market expansion.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive bidding process for government contracts can lead to revenue volatility if Northrop Grumman fails to secure key deals.
  • Dependence on government contracts makes the company vulnerable to changes in defense budgets and political priorities.

What makes Northrop Grumman unique

  • Northrop Grumman's focus on advanced autonomous systems and AI capabilities, such as the FAAD ABM, sets it apart in the defense sector by enhancing real-time decision-making for warfighters.
  • The company's diversified revenue streams across Aerospace Systems, Mission Systems, and Technology Services provide stability and resilience against market fluctuations.
  • Northrop Grumman's strategic partnerships, like the one with Lithuania for ammunition production, expand its global footprint and strengthen international alliances.

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