Posted:
10/29/2025, 6:23:44 AM
Location(s):
Sunnyvale, California, United States ⋅ California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering
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 Aeroacoustics 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 and integrate acoustic reduction technologies.
Develop and implement predictive analysis codes; builds and tests physical models; designs, develops, and builds test and verification equipment; and develops, tests, and integrates acoustic solutions.
Conduct planning and “roadmapping” for the development of novel acoustics technologies and innovative designs.
Works closely with other disciplines to optimize the integration of acoustic technologies.
This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below:
Basic Qualifications for Aeroacoustics Engineer Level 2:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 2 years related experience; or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with no related experience
Comprehensive understanding of sound generation and acoustics transmission through space/materials.
Experience in acoustic test/measurement, data processing, and analysis.
Must be a US citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret security clearance.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Aeroacoustics Engineer Level 3:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 5 years related experience; or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, 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.
Comprehensive understanding of sound generation and acoustics transmission through space/materials.
Experience in acoustic test/measurement, data processing, and analysis.
Must be a US citizen
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.
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software