Structural Engineers Level 2/3
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking Level 2 or Level 3 Structural Engineers for its Structural Analysis Group within Northrop Grumman Marine Systems, based in Sunnyvale, California. The group supports engineering and sciences work developing, designing, producing, and sustaining optimized product lines for global security. The role develops component- and system-level finite element models using Hypermesh and post-processes analysis results with Hyperview, Matlab, and Excel. It performs linear finite element static, transient, vibration, modal, direct frequency response, and response spectra analyses using Nastran and Abaqus. The position may be filled at a higher grade based on the candidate’s qualifications. On-site work is required at least four days per week, and travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
Requirements
- For Level 2: Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline and 2 years of applicable experience, or a Master of Science in a STEM discipline and no experience.
- For Level 3: Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline and 5 years of applicable experience, or a 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 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 on site at least 4 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 the following 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, direct frequency response, and response spectra analyses using Nastran and Abaqus.
- Perform classical and analysis software solution types, including bolted joint and weld analyses.
- Communicate technical and programmatic information to peers, engineering management, and manufacturing customers.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
- Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and share company results.
- Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
