Engineer or Principal Engineer Structural - Mechanism Stress

Northrop GrummanMelbourne, FL
$79,300 - $147,600Onsite

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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Structural Engineer (Level 2) / Principal Structural Engineer (Level 3). This position will be located on-site in Melbourne, FL. This position is for the 1st shift with a 9/80 work schedule.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 2 years of relevant experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with no years of experience (for Level 2).
  • Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 5 years of relevant experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 3 years of relevant experience, or a PhD Degree with no experience (for Level 3).
  • Experience in structural analysis methods and documentation, including classical hand calculation and large Finite Element Model manipulation.
  • Experience in structural analysis of mechanical systems.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Special Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
  • Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelors, Masters or PhD Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with mechanism structural analysis.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Unigraphics NX, CATIA V5 and/or similar CAD packages.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with PATRAN, FEMAP, NASTRAN, StressCheck, Abaqus CAE and/or similar Analysis packages.
  • Experience working Special Access Programs
  • Top Secret US Government Security Clearance

Responsibilities

  • Conduct stress analyses on mechanical systems such as mechanically and hydraulicly driven doors as well as their associated locking mechanisms.
  • Perform various methods of static analysis including, section checks, lug checks, joint strength and column stability.
  • Conduct durability analysis and internal load development of mechanisms including both Freebody and FEM methods.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • health insurance coverage
  • life and disability insurance
  • savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
  • overtime
  • shift differential
  • discretionary bonus
  • Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
  • Long Term Incentives (for Vice President or Director positions)
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