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CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

The Tactical Space Systems Mechanical Engineering organization is seeking a mid-level Structural Analysis & Test Engineer to assist an experienced team of mechanical engineers performing stress/dynamic analysis and testing of one or more spacecraft systems or subsystems.

Responsibilities may include the following:

Performing static and dynamic structure analysis.

Reviewing requirements for materials, structure systems & subsystems.

Selecting appropriate technical information and data from applicable products.

Determining the technical principles involved, identifying the design path forward and computing the engineering characteristics to ensure consistency with the specifications design needs and requirements of space applications.

Releasing results as “technical documents” after review by the senior members of the team.

Developing innovative solutions and elaborating on design concepts.

Evaluating completed designs with supervisor and other technical groups, and making modifications necessary to achieve the most ideal design. 

Developing, coordinating, and conducting test programs required to evaluate design work.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications:

This requisition may be filled at either a Structural Analysis & Test Engineer 3 or a Structural Analysis & Test Engineer 4.

Basic Qualifications for Structural Analysis & Test Engineer 3:

Bachelor’s degree in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineer, Math or related area (Mechanical Engineering or Degrees with a focus in Structural Analysis highly preferred) and 5+ years of experience or Master’s Degree and 3+ years or a PhD.

Active security clearance at time of application - minimum Secret clearance

Ability to perform structural engineering tasks associated with analysis, design, and/or testing of structures.

Experience with at least one of the following Mechanical Analysis tools such as NX FEMAP/NASTRAN, ABAQUS, HYPERMESH. (Equivalent spacecraft structural analysis tools may be considered on a case-by-case basis).

Experience utilizing MATLAB

Basic Qualifications for Structural Analysis & Test Engineer 4:

Bachelor’s degree in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineer, Math or related area (Mechanical Engineering or Degrees with a focus in Structural Analysis highly preferred) and 9+ years of experience or Master’s Degree and 7+ years or a PhD and 4+ years of experience.

Active TS security clearance at time of application

Ability to perform structural engineering tasks associated with analysis, design, and/or testing of structures.

Experience with at least one of the following Mechanical Analysis tools such as NX FEMAP/NASTRAN, ABAQUS, HYPERMESH. (Equivalent spacecraft structural analysis tools may be considered on a case-by-case basis).

Experience utilizing MATLAB

Preferred Qualifications Principal Structural Analysis & Test Engineer 3 & Sr Principal Structural Analysis & Test Engineer 4:

Experience with Structural Analysis of Dynamic Test Fixtures & Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE)

Experience with one or more of the following types of testing: static load testing, sine/random vibration, mechanical shock testing, vibro-acoustic testing, and dynamics/kinematics testing

Experience with Static/Dynamics Test Planning & Execution (Test Director Role)

The ability to take initiative and coordinate planning of tests with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders

The ability to create and maintain detailed and accurate test schedules and to coordinate test support in a fast-paced and changing environment

Experience with preparing and presenting comprehensive Test Readiness Review (TRR) packages

Experience with troubleshooting efforts, failure investigations, and implementation of lessons learned related to testing

Test/Analysis Finite Element Model (FEM) correlation experience.

The ability to build strong working relationships with a diverse team. 

Strong communication and leadership skills

Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00Salary Range 2: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.