Acoustic Analyst Level 2/3

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 91,800 - 137,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Sunnyvale, CA, seeks an Acoustic Analyst (Level 2 or 3) to support US Navy machinery development. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in STEM with relevant experience or advanced degrees.

Responsibilities include using analysis techniques, developing predictive models, and preparing technical reports. Competitive salaries range from $91,800 to $171,000 based on level, with comprehensive health benefits and relocation assistance.

US citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of experience or Master's with no experience.
• 5 years experience for Level 3 or Master's with 3 years experience.
• Must be a US citizen with ability to obtain Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Use classical analysis techniques to analyze machinery performance.
• Develop predictive/simulation models for components and systems.
• Prepare technical reports summarizing findings.

Skills

Experience with simulation software tools: Hypermesh, Nastran, Abaqus, MATLAB

Understanding of machinery acoustic performance

Ability to develop predictive/simulation models

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM discipline

Master's Degree in STEM

Ph.D in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Hypermesh

Nastran

Abaqus

Job description

Job Overview

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an Acoustic Analyst level 2 or 3 to support the development and ongoing support of world‑class US Navy machinery (turbines, generators, motors, and other system components) based out of Sunnyvale, CA.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.

Responsibilities

• Use classical analysis techniques to establish an understanding of machinery acoustic performance and resolve issues.
• Develop 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 results.
• Correlate model predictions to test data to validate the approach/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 discipline with 2 years relevant work experience; or Master's Degree in STEM with no relevant work experience.
• Experience with simulation software tools: Hypermesh, Nastran, Abaqus, MATLAB (or similar).
• Must be a US citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Basic Qualifications – Level 3

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Salary and Benefits

• Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 – $137,600.00.
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 – $171,000.00.
• Eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and possible long‑term incentives for senior positions.
• Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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. For our complete EEO 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.