Principal/ Sr. Principal Thermal Mechanical Engineer Requisition ID : 19003467 Location : United States-Maryland-Baltimore US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available Clearance Type: None Shift : 1st Shift Travel : No Description Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Thermal Mechanical Engineer to join its Thermal Analysis team within the Hardware Organization. The Thermal Engineer will become a part of a team of 14-16 engineers and will be responsible for: Conducting thermal analysis design for avionics and space electronics with an emphasis on design improvement. Be responsible for the entire system, sub-system, including microelectronics component level design and analysis. Conducting advanced thermal management using heat transfer principles to meet the optimal thermal performance. Performing thermal analysis that require experience in heat transfer, including liquid cooled, air-cooled, two-phase flow, cryogenic cooling and refrigeration thermal control for different platform systems such as airborne, space, ground base and naval. Providing oral and written presentations to internal and external customers as well as mentor less experienced thermal engineers. This is a Dual level position and candidates will be considered at both levels based on the requirements listed below. Qualifications Basic Qualifications for a Principal: * Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with 5 years of related experience or 3 years with a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering. * Thermal engineering experience, to include experience in heat transfer, liquid cooled, air-cooled, and thermal control systems for different platform systems. * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Be able to be effective in a team environment * Strong hands-on work ethic * Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance, US Citizenship is a pre-requisite Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal: * Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with 9 years of related experience or 7 years with a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering. * Thermal engineering experience, to include experience in heat transfer, liquid cooled, air-cooled, and thermal control systems for different platform systems and refrigeration systems. * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Be able to be effective in a team environment * Strong hands-on work ethic * Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance, US Citizenship is a pre-requisite Preferred Qualifications: * Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with concentration in Heat Transfer and Fluid Dynamics * Knowledge of thermal management techniques such as Finite Volume Analysis, Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics. * Prior avionics experience in thermal management design. * Cryogenic cooling experience 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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. US Citizenship is required for most positions. * Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with 5 years of related experience or 3 years with a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering. * Thermal engineering experience, to include experience in heat transfer, liquid cooled, air-cooled, and thermal control systems for different platform systems. * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Be able to be effective in a team environment * Strong hands-on work ethic * Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance, US Citizenship is a pre-requisite, * Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with 9 years of related experience or 7 years with a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering. * Thermal engineering experience, to include experience in heat transfer, liquid cooled, air-cooled, and thermal control systems for different platform systems and refrigeration systems. * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Be able to be effective in a team environment * Strong hands-on work ethic * Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance, US Citizenship is a pre-requisite, * Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with concentration in Heat Transfer and Fluid Dynamics * Knowledge of thermal management techniques such as Finite Volume Analysis, Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics. * Prior avionics experience in thermal management design. * Cryogenic cooling experience 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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. US Citizenship is required for most positions.