Engineer Systems Modeling & Simulation - Level 2/3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

The Mechanical Engineering Organization seeks an Engineer Systems Modeling & Simulation - Level 2/3 at the Chandler, AZ facility.

Essential Functions:

Develop environments such as random vibration, shock, and acoustics related to launch vehicle operations

Perform analyses using appropriate classical and computer aided techniques and prepare results for oral presentations, and written reports.

Perform random vibration and/or shock analysis

Build finite element and/or statistical energy analysis models for use in dynamic simulations

Generate dynamics test requirements and overall qualification test approach for avionics components and secondary structures

Execute vibration and shock testing from start-to-finish: pre-test analysis, sensor selection and installation, testing, data analysis, model correlation, and report generation)

Analyze acceleration and pressure time history data from ground test and flight for use in vibroacoustic analyses

Provide dynamic design guidelines and requirements to mechanical designers in early phases of hardware development

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 0 years of related engineering experience

Ability to obtain a US Government Secret security clearance

In-depth knowledge of vibration theory, structural dynamics, rigid body dynamics, and finite element methods

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 1 years of related engineering experience

Ability to obtain a US Government Secret security clearance

In-depth knowledge of vibration theory, structural dynamics, rigid body dynamics, and finite element methods

Preferred Qualifications:

Active US Government Secret security clearance, or higher at the time of application

Bachelors, Master's in Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering

Proficiency in FEA software, preferably NASTRAN , ABAQUS, or Femap

Proficiency in MATLAB or Python

Ability to apply fundamental analytical techniques and prepare written analyses

Experience with modal test, modal analysis, or explicit dynamics/FEA

Familiarity with Linux

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.