Engineer Systems Modeling & Simulation - Level 4 : Dynamic Environments

Northrop Grumman•Chandler, AZ

55d

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 4 at the Chandler, AZ facility. Essential Functions - Dynamic Environments:

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 6 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 4 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 environments such as random vibration, shock, and acoustics related to launch vehicle operations
Perform analyses using appropriate classical and computer aided techniques and prepare results for oral presentations, and written reports.
Perform random vibration and/or shock analysis
Build finite element and/or statistical energy analysis models for use in dynamic simulations
Generate dynamics test requirements and overall qualification test approach for avionics components and secondary structures
Execute vibration and shock testing from start-to-finish: pre-test analysis, sensor selection and installation, testing, data analysis, model correlation, and report generation)
Analyze acceleration and pressure time history data from ground test and flight for use in vibroacoustic analyses
Provide dynamic design guidelines and requirements to mechanical designers in early phases of hardware development