Acoustic Analyst Level 2/3

Northrop Grumman•Sunnyvale, CA

4d•$91,800 - $171,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an Acoustic Analyst level 2 or 3 to support the development and ongoing support of world-class US Navy machinery (turbines, generators, motors, and other system components based out of Sunnyvale, CA. This role involves using classical analysis techniques to understand machinery acoustic performance, developing predictive/simulation models, performing various analyses (modal, vibration, direct frequency response, sound transmission), gathering and analyzing test data, correlating model predictions to test data, collaborating with internal and customer teams, and preparing technical reports and presentations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 2 years relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with no relevant work experience (for Level 2).
Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 5 years relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 3 years of relevant experience; or Ph.D in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with no relevant work experience (for Level 3).
Experience with simulation software tools: Hypermesh, Nastran, Abaqus, MATLAB (or similar)
Must be a US citizen.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in developing system-level finite element models.
Experience in performing a classical and finite element analysis solution types.
Experience collecting and analyzing large data sets.

Responsibilities

Use classical analysis techniques to establish an understanding of machinery acoustic performance and resolve issues.
Develop a variety of component and system level predictive / simulation models.
Perform modal, vibration, modal, direct frequency response, and sound transmission analyses to predict performance and resolve issues.
Gather data from tests, and analyze the results.
Correlate model predictions to test data to validate the approach / model.
Work closely with cross-function internal and customer teams.
Prepare technical reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.