Acoustic Analyst level 2/3

Northrop Grumman; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 87,600 - 131,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discretionary bonus

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is looking for an Acoustic Analyst Level 2 or 3 in Annapolis, Maryland. The role involves supporting the development of U.S. Navy machinery, including turbines and generators. Candidates should have a STEM degree and relevant experience in simulation tools.

The position offers competitive salary ranges from $87,600 to $131,400 for entry and up to $163,200 for experienced levels, alongside various employee benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years relevant experience; or master's degree with no experience for Level 2.
• Bachelor's degree with 5 years relevant experience; or master's degree with 3 years; or PhD with no experience for Level 3.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Use classical analysis techniques to understand machinery acoustic performance.
• Develop predictive/simulation models for components and systems.
• Perform analyses to predict performance and resolve issues.
• Gather data from tests and analyze the results.

Skills

Simulation software tools (Hypermesh, Nastran, Abaqus, MATLAB)

Classical analysis techniques

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

Ph.D. in STEM

Tools

Hypermesh

Nastran

Abaqus

MATLAB

Job description

Description

At Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, we provide mission‑enabling solutions for global security. The Engineering and Sciences organization drives innovation and supports the war‑fighter. We offer opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people worldwide.

Location & Security

Worksite: Annapolis, Maryland. Clearance: Secret required. Travel: 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.

Position

Acoustic Analyst Level 2 or 3 – responsible for supporting development and ongoing support of world‑class U.S. Navy machinery (turbines, generators, motors, and other system components).

Responsibilities

• Use classical analysis techniques to establish an understanding of machinery acoustic performance and resolve issues.
• Develop a variety of component and system level predictive/simulation models.
• Perform modal, vibration, modal, direct frequency response, and sound transmission analyses to predict performance and resolve issues.
• Gather data from tests and analyze the results.
• Correlate model predictions to test data to validate the approach and model.
• Work closely with cross‑function internal and customer teams.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

• Level 2: Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with 2 years relevant experience; or Master’s Degree in STEM with no relevant experience.
• Level 3: Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with 5 years relevant experience; or Master’s Degree in STEM with 3 years relevant experience; or Ph.D. in STEM with no relevant experience.
• Experience with simulation software tools: Hypermesh, Nastran, Abaqus, MATLAB (or similar).
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing system‑level finite element models.
• Experience performing classical and finite element analysis solution types.
• Experience collecting and analyzing large data sets.

Salary

Primary Level: $87,600 – $131,400.
Secondary Level: $108,800 – $163,200.

Benefits

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, long‑term incentives for senior roles, health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off.

EEO Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with government clearance and certain other restricted positions.