Structural Engineer - Level 3 or Level 4

Northrop Grumman•Gilbert, AZ

3d•$98,400 - $184,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking a Structural Engineer at Level 3 or Level 4 to join the West Engineering Vehicle and Mechanical Engineering team in Gilbert, Arizona. The role involves mechanical and structural analyses for one or more spacecraft systems and subsystems, working alongside an experienced group of mechanical engineers. The position follows a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The engineer will develop finite element models for spacecraft and structural components, perform static and dynamic structural analysis and testing, review requirements for materials and structural systems and subsystems, and select technical information and data from applicable products. The role also involves determining technical principles and design approaches, calculating engineering characteristics to meet space-application specifications and requirements, releasing reviewed technical documents, developing design concepts and solutions, and evaluating and modifying designs with supervisors and other technical groups. The requisition may be filled at Level 3 or Level 4. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; a clearance is not required to start. Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

Requirements

For Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 5 years of experience, or a master’s degree and 3 years of experience, or a Ph.D.
For Level 4: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 8 years of experience, or a master’s degree and 6 years of experience, or a Ph.D. and 3 years of experience.
Ability to perform structural engineering tasks associated with analysis, design, and/or testing of structures.
Experience with at least one mechanical analysis tool such as NX FEMAP/NASTRAN, ABAQUS, or HYPERMESH.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance from the U.S. government.

Nice To Haves

Experience with spacecraft or subsystem static/dynamic testing.
Experience utilizing MATLAB.
Active Top Secret or SCI security clearance at time of application.

Responsibilities

Build finite element models representing spacecraft or structural component parts of a spacecraft.
Perform static and dynamic structural analysis and testing.
Review requirements for materials and structural systems and subsystems.
Select appropriate technical information and data from applicable products.
Determine technical principles and design approaches, and compute engineering characteristics to ensure consistency with specifications, design needs, and requirements for space applications.
Release results as technical documents after review by senior team members.
Develop innovative solutions and elaborate on design concepts.
Evaluate completed designs with supervisors and other technical groups, and make modifications to achieve the most ideal design.