Sentinel Principal/Sr. Principal Loads & Dynamics Engineer - 20011

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

1d•$98,400 - $184,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Loads & Dynamics Engineer to join their team to support the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division. This position may be filled at a higher level based on qualifications. As part of the Sentinel AVE Loads & Dynamics team, the engineer will apply technical expertise and analytical skills to predict shock and vibration environments, perform random vibration and shock analyses, and support comprehensive test planning, execution, and data evaluation. The role also involves performing loads and structural dynamics analyses, including rigid body analysis and coupled loads analysis (CLA). This position is suited for a forward-thinking engineer eager to tackle complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions that advance the structural dynamics capabilities of the Sentinel Program.

Requirements

Bachelors in Science with 5 years of experience (Principal Engineer) or 8 years (Sr. Principal Engineer)
Masters with 3 years of experience (Principal Engineer) or 6 years (Sr. Principal Engineer)
PhD with 1 year of experience (Principal Engineer) or 4 years (Sr. Principal Engineer)
Knowledge and/or experience with structural dynamics analysis of spacecraft, aircraft, and/or missiles
Demonstrated ability to solve dynamic analysis (vibration, shock, acoustics) problems using analytical methods (e.g., hand calculations, in-house tools, and commercial analysis tools)
Experience planning and executing vibration, acoustic, modal, and shock tests for aerospace flight hardware, including test definition, coordination, and post-test data reduction
Experience with modal and transient dynamic analysis in Nastran (or equivalent finite element analysis tool)
Experience with random vibration, shock, and vibroacoustic analysis for launch vehicles and/or spacecrafts
Experience performing time-domain, frequency-domain, and random vibration analysis for aerospace structures
Experience in programming and use of MATLAB (or equivalent) for analysis, and data manipulation
Experience running Coupled Loads Analysis (CLA) and/or multi-body dynamics simulations
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with adjacent disciplines (e.g., systems engineering, aerodynamics, stress analysis, design, and test) in a highly integrated team environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical results to diverse audiences
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM discipline from an accredited institution
Experience working strategic and/or tactical missile programs (e.g., ICBM, cruise missiles, hypersonic systems)
Experience with dynamic (modal) testing and correlation of structural finite element models to test results
Experience with vibroacoustic and/or statistical energy analysis (SEA) tools such as Wave6 or VA One
Experience with modern finite element substructuring and component mode synthesis methods (e.g., Craig–Bampton) for large-scale models
Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environments, including setup and execution of large-scale analyses and management of large datasets
Experience with additional scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python) for analysis automation, pre/post-processing, and data visualization
Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate complex structural dynamics and loads results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Active DoD Secret Clearance (or higher), or the ability to obtain and maintain one

Responsibilities

Predict shock and vibration environments
Perform random vibration and shock analyses
Support comprehensive test planning, execution, and data evaluation
Perform loads and structural dynamics analyses, including rigid body analysis and coupled loads analysis (CLA)