Structural Analysis Engineer - Level 2/3 - Baltimore

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

1d•$87,600 - $163,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Structural Design and Analysis Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 to join their team in Baltimore, MD. This position is 100% onsite. The qualified candidate will work closely with senior staff and a diverse team of engineers to develop, analyze, and test electronic components, hardware, and integrated systems for the Space Systems Sector. The role involves supporting the design, analysis, and testing of space hardware, including antennas, electro-optical sensors, sensor structures, electronics chassis, circuit card assemblies, modules, and electronic subassemblies and components. The engineer will participate in all phases of program development, from concept design to hardware integration and testing. Responsibilities include design inputs, structural analysis, presenting at design reviews, writing test reports, and assisting with product test planning and execution. The candidate will perform mechanical, structural, dynamic, fatigue, and fracture analyses, including loads development, stress analysis (static and fatigue), and vibration analysis of metallic and composite structures. This position operates on a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience (for Level 2)
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience (for Level 3)
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with SCI access.
The ability to work onsite daily at the Linthicum, MD (Baltimore) facility.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Experience developing Finite Element Models using Patran, FEMAP, or similar.
Experience in classical structural and finite element analysis, including static, non-linear, modal, and vibration analysis
Ability to communicate effectively with team members both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI security Clearance
Advanced Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Minimum of 2 years of experience using MSC Patran/Nastran or FEMAP
Experience with mechanical testing including Random Vibration, Shock, Acoustics, Sine Vibe

Responsibilities

Working closely with senior structural analysis staff to learn internal processes and practices
Performing mechanical, structural, dynamic, fatigue, and fracture analyses from small components to large assemblies
Preparing Finite Element Models, running associated analyses, preparing reports, and presenting at milestone design reviews
Understanding mechanical requirements and environments of space program hardware or subsystems of major satellite programs to assure technical performance is achieved
Performing structural analysis and providing feedback to design engineer during the design of MGSE (Manufacturing & Ground Support Equipment)
Preparing material and presenting at internal program, customer, and/or supplier technical exchange meetings and formal program milestone reviews
Provide technical guidance to programs and engineering teams in structural related activities
Ability to maintain a diverse workload, work independently, and collaborate as part of a cross-functional team with other engineers, management and contractors
Support design verification and test planning, troubleshoot integration issues, and execute support test campaigns to evaluate and sell off hardware designs
Other duties as assigned