Structural Engineer Level 2 / 3

Northrop Grumman•Ocean Springs, MS
•$79,300 - $147,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems’ Structural Analysis Group within Northrop Grumman Marine Systems is hiring a Level 2 or Level 3 Structural Engineer for its team in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. The role develops component- and system-level finite element models and performs structural analyses for mission-enabling systems. The position requires working onsite at least four days per week at the selected site. Travel is listed as 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The engineer will use Hypermesh to develop finite element models and Hyperview, Matlab, and Excel to post-process results. Analyses include linear finite element static, transient, vibration, modal, direct frequency response, and response spectra work using Nastran and Abaqus. The role may be filled at Level 2 or Level 3 depending on qualifications. A Secret clearance is not required to start, but the employee must be able to obtain and maintain one.

Requirements

  • For Level 2: Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline and 2 years of applicable experience, or Master of Science in a STEM discipline with no experience.
  • For Level 3: Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline and 5 years of applicable experience, or Master of Science in a STEM discipline and 3 years of applicable experience.
  • Experience working in a structural analysis role.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate technical and/or programmatic ideas and information to peers, engineering management, and manufacturing customers.
  • Experience performing a variety of classical and analysis software solution types, such as bolted joint and weld analyses.
  • U.S. citizenship.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
  • Ability to work onsite at least four days per week at the selected site location.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with NX, Hypermesh, Nastran, Abaqus, Matlab, or LS-DYNA.
  • Experience supporting a U.S. government customer.
  • Engineering experience with complex systems, vehicles, or machinery.
  • Demonstrated skills or experience in one or more of these analysis areas: non-linear materials, thermal, fatigue, shock, and vibration.

Responsibilities

  • Develop component- and system-level finite element models using Hypermesh.
  • Post-process analysis results using Hyperview, Matlab, and Excel.
  • Perform linear finite element static, transient, vibration, modal, and direct frequency response analyses, as well as response spectra analyses, using Nastran and Abaqus.
  • Perform classical and software-based structural analysis solutions, including bolted joint and weld analyses.
  • Communicate technical and programmatic ideas and information to peers, engineering management, and manufacturing customers.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
  • Employees may be eligible 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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