Staff Structural Engineer
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is hiring a Staff Structural Engineer for its Structures Analysis team within the Hardware Engineering Organization, based in Linthicum, Maryland. The team supports work that includes airborne multifunctional sensors such as Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars. The role combines leadership and support of analysts with direct structural-analysis work on airborne, shipboard, ground-based, and space radar systems and structures. Work includes loads development, static and fatigue stress analysis, vibration analysis, classical structural analysis, and finite element analysis of metallic and composite structures. The engineer will work with Integrated Product Team Leads and Product Owners to meet schedules, develop solutions to complex technical problems, and advise program and functional management on technical risks and opportunities. The position is contingent upon contract award. An active U.S. Government Secret clearance, or successful transfer of one, is required before starting; candidates must be able to obtain the clearance. The role requires travel 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of experience, master’s degree with 10 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 8 years of experience in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain an active U.S. Government Secret clearance; a final clearance is required to start.
- At least 10 years of experience in classical structural and finite element analysis, including static, nonlinear, modal, and vibration analysis.
- At least 10 years of experience with Microsoft Office applications.
- At least 10 years of experience developing finite element models at detail and assembly levels.
- At least 8 years of demonstrated experience giving presentations to internal and external customers.
- Ability to travel 10% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher.
- Experience with airborne products such as multifunction sensor systems, including their environments and requirements.
- Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with NX.CAE (SimCenter 3D), NX.Nastran, Ansys Mechanical, or MSC Patran.
- Awareness of cost reduction, weight management, and structural efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Perform structural analysis on aerospace, shipboard, ground-based, and space radar systems and structures.
- Develop loads and conduct static and fatigue stress analysis and vibration analysis of metallic and composite structures.
- Perform classical structural analysis and finite element analysis.
- Mentor less experienced personnel and support analysts.
- Estimate, plan, and make staffing recommendations for structural-lead tasks.
- Prepare deliverable documentation and provide program customers with status updates.
- Communicate analysis results through clear written reports and presentations.
- Collaborate with Integrated Product Team Leads and Product Owners to meet program schedules and develop solutions to complex technical problems.
- Advise program and functional management on technical risks and opportunities.
- Prioritize and organize tasks to support program milestones.
Benefits
- Health Plan
- Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Education Assistance
- Training and Development
- 9/80 Work Schedule where available
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Company-paid holidays
- Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
