Engineer Structural - Level 2/3

Northrop Grumman•Chandler, AZ

2d•$79,300 - $147,600•Onsite

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Space System Sector has an opening for an Engineer Structural - Level 2/3 to join the Structural Analysis and Test team within Launch Vehicles at the Chandler, AZ facility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 0 years of related engineering experience (for Level 2)
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 1 year of experience (for Level 3)
Ability to obtain a US Government Secret security clearance, or higher
Structural analysis background with demonstrated work experience and knowledge
Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
Computer skills with standard word processing/spreadsheet experience
Ability to listen effectively, take direction, and possess initiative to accomplish assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashion

Nice To Haves

MS, or PhD in related field
Active US Government Secret security clearance, or higher at the time of application
Experience working with high performance flight structures
FEMAP, NX NASTRAN finite element analysis software
ANSYS, ABAQUS, and other software package experience also considered
Research and experience working with high temperatures, and effects in structural mechanics
Thermal loading, advanced high temperature materials, structural responses, and development testing
Working knowledge of CMC material systems
Scripting and AI use in fields of engineering and data sciences
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Under minimal direction, perform a variety of structural engineering tasks to support design, analysis, and test of missile and launch vehicle systems
Generate safety factors for stress, stiffness, buckling, bolted joints, fracture, and other relatable structural failure modes
Work in team environment and address issues using skills obtained in the field of engineering related to structural integrity sciences
The use of finite element software (FEA) in structural analysis
Interpret, select, and apply specifications and customer requirements to accomplish specific goals
Produce engineering documentation and technical reports
Determine appropriate test levels and instrumentation to support the qualification and acceptance of flight structures