Engineer Systems Modeling & Simulation - Level 2 : Loads & Dynamics

Northrop Grumman•Chandler, AZ

54d

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. The Mechanical Engineering Organization seeks an Engineer Modeling & Simulation - Level 2 at the Chandler, AZ facility. Essential Functions- Loads & Dynamics: Under limited supervision, the candidate will develop complex dynamic models of launch vehicles, verify model quality, and determine steady and transient launch vehicle responses during liftoff, ascent, and staging. Performing multi-body kinematics simulations for separation events like fairing deployment, staging, and spacecraft separation. Define scope of task, perform analyses utilizing appropriate classical and computer aided techniques, and prepare results for presentations and analysis reports. Contribute to the success of vital defense systems that protect the nation by supporting cutting-edge development of upcoming long-range missile defense interceptors, targets, space launch, and strike vehicles.

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
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance
In-depth knowledge of vibration theory, structural dynamics, rigid body dynamics, and finite element methods

Nice To Haves

Active DoD Secret security clearance, or higher
Bachelors or Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Proficiency in FEA software, preferably NASTRAN , ABAQUS, or Femap
Proficiency in MATLAB or Python
Ability to apply fundamental analytical techniques and prepare written analyses
Previous experience with launch vehicle coupled loads analysis (CLA) and Craig-Bampton models
Experience with modal test, modal analysis, or explicit dynamics/FEA
Familiarity with Linux

Responsibilities

Develop complex dynamic models of launch vehicles
Verify model quality
Determine steady and transient launch vehicle responses during liftoff, ascent, and staging
Performing multi-body kinematics simulations for separation events like fairing deployment, staging, and spacecraft separation
Define scope of task
Perform analyses utilizing appropriate classical and computer aided techniques
Prepare results for presentations and analysis reports
Contribute to the success of vital defense systems that protect the nation by supporting cutting-edge development of upcoming long-range missile defense interceptors, targets, space launch, and strike vehicles.