Structural Engineer - Level 5
About The Position
Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Structural Engineer - 5 to model, analyze, and test dynamic loads and environments for space vehicles and hardware. The position is located in Redondo Beach, California. This description does not represent a current opening; candidates may be considered for future positions that become available. The engineer develops structural dynamics designs and analyses using advanced numerical solutions; establishes parameters for dynamics testing; monitors tests and processes data; and correlates test results with model predictions. The role also includes preparing technical documents and presentations and providing technical leadership to a small team of dynamics engineers, including decomposing and delegating tasks. The engineer is expected to collaborate and lead in a team environment, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and analyze complex problems to develop innovative solutions. Relocation assistance may be available. Travel is 10% of the time. No clearance is required at the start, but the candidate must be willing and able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 12 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree in STEM and 10 years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. in STEM and 8 years of relevant experience.
- Willingness and ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.
- Experience with finite element analysis software and data processing tools.
- Experience in structural dynamic analysis and testing of aerospace hardware.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with industry-standard loads and dynamics analysis software such as NASTRAN, PATRAN, FEMAP, Matlab, ADAMS, or VAOne.
- Experience in frequency response analysis, transient response analysis, random response analysis, shock response analysis, deployment analysis, on-orbit/jitter analysis, vibroacoustic analysis, modal survey, model correlation, or vibration isolation and attenuation.
- Knowledge of CAD applications such as CATIA or NX.
- Ability to lead a small team of dynamics engineers and collaborate with other subsystem engineers and program leadership.
- Active TS and/or SCI security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Develop structural dynamics designs and analyses using advanced numerical solutions.
- Establish parameters for dynamics testing, monitor dynamics tests, process data, and correlate test results with model predictions.
- Prepare technical documents and presentations.
- Provide technical leadership to a small team of dynamics engineers, including decomposing and delegating tasks.
- Collaborate and lead in a team environment, prioritize and adjust tasks to achieve project results, manage multiple responsibilities, and analyze complex problems to develop innovative solutions.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
- Long-term incentives may be available to employees in Vice President or Director positions
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
