Sentinel - Staff Engineer Structural - 16939

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

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 Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Engineer - Structural . This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. The Sentinel Infrastructure Analysis Team oversees the design/analysis of the facilities and related subsystems that support the future upgrade to the Minuteman III missile as well as the unique flight test facilities. Our teams are hiring Analysis Engineers within areas of focus: Structural Engineering/Analysis, Thermal Analysis, Bolted Joint analysis, Welded Joint Analysis, etc. Analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials for product design, or operation of product to include structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment and maintenance designs. Analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling. Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis. Tools utilized may include CATIA, IDEAS, ProEngineer and a variety of software applications. What You'll Get to Do: Execute linear and nonlinear structural analysis scope using ABAQUS, Ansys, or FEMAP (w/Nastran solver). Direct and review analysis efforts related to infrastructure and subsystem development. This includes finite element (static, transient, buckling, modal), weld, and bolted joint analyses. Support test objective development for model verification/validation and qualification. Generate analysis documentation artifacts and prepare CDRL for customer deliveries. Deliver required Analysis Data Packages on time to meet program objectives. Identify gaps and holes within analyses and/or requirements and collaborate with other stakeholders to resolve these with minimal impact to budget and schedule. Ensure the developed technical solution and ADPs meet the analysis and design requirements and product specifications from the various element/configured item specifications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) with 12 years' experience; 10 years' experience with a Master's degree; or 8 years' experience with a PhD
Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
Experience performing static and dynamic structural analyses (modal, shock, vibration, transient loading).
Proficiency with ABAQUS, FEMAP, or ANSYS software
Experience creating analysis documentation and presenting results to peers and leadership
Experience leading analysis teams and managing individual assignment tasking
Experience creating formalized analysis workflows and processes

Nice To Haves

Proficient writer and able to verbally communicate technical content
Advanced or expert proficiency with ABAQUS, FEMAP, and ANSYS
Exposure to structural test applications
Experience with seismic analysis (ASCE 7)
Exposure to missiles program requirements & with propulsion
Navigate through NX 3D models and CPLM TeamCenter CPLM experience
Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities.
Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations.
Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner.
Experience in leading/supporting a development engineering team.
Demonstrated experience working with customers to ensure project success.

Responsibilities

Execute linear and nonlinear structural analysis scope using ABAQUS, Ansys, or FEMAP (w/Nastran solver).
Direct and review analysis efforts related to infrastructure and subsystem development. This includes finite element (static, transient, buckling, modal), weld, and bolted joint analyses.
Support test objective development for model verification/validation and qualification.
Generate analysis documentation artifacts and prepare CDRL for customer deliveries.
Deliver required Analysis Data Packages on time to meet program objectives.
Identify gaps and holes within analyses and/or requirements and collaborate with other stakeholders to resolve these with minimal impact to budget and schedule.
Ensure the developed technical solution and ADPs meet the analysis and design requirements and product specifications from the various element/configured item specifications.