Noise Vibration and Harshness Engineer Level 2/3

Northrop Grumman • Sunnyvale, CA

3d • $91,800 - $137,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Noise Vibration and Harshness Engineer to support development and ongoing support of turbines, bearings, heat exchangers, and other components used in U.S. Navy surface ship and submarine propulsion and power generation systems. The role is based in Sunnyvale, California, where the site develops, manufactures, assembles, and tests naval propulsion and power-generation systems. The engineer will apply acoustic expertise to current and future Navy Power & Propulsion Turbomachinery development. The position may be filled at Engineer Level 2 or Principal Engineer Level 3, depending on qualifications. The job posting also identifies thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid flow knowledge in the role description.

Requirements

• For Engineer Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related STEM discipline and 2 years of related experience; or a master’s degree in one of these disciplines with no related experience.
• For Principal Engineer Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related STEM discipline and 5 years of related experience; or a master’s degree in one of these disciplines and 3 years of related experience; or a Ph.D. in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline with no related experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of sound generation and acoustic transmission through space and materials.
• Experience in acoustic testing and measurement, data processing, and analysis.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Active Secret clearance.
• Master’s degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, or a closely related engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate acoustic reduction technologies.
• Develop and implement predictive analysis codes; build and test physical models; design, develop, and build test and verification equipment; and develop, test, and integrate acoustic solutions.
• Plan and create roadmaps for novel acoustics technologies and innovative designs.
• Work closely with other disciplines to optimize the integration of acoustic technologies.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level