Dynamic Environments : Engineer Systems Modeling & Simulation - Level 3/4

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Annual bonuses

Long term incentives

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a skilled vibration/structural dynamics engineer to support launch vehicle programs in the United States. You will develop environments, run FE/SEA analyses, and generate qualification plans for avionics components.

The role requires in-depth knowledge of vibration theory, FE methods, and the ability to obtain a US Government Secret clearance. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in STEM with experience; advanced degrees with more experience accepted.
• Ability to obtain US Government Secret security clearance.
• In-depth knowledge of vibration theory and finite element methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop environments for launch vehicle vibration, shock, and acoustics.
• Perform analyses and prepare results for reports and presentations.
• Build FE/SEA models for dynamic simulations.
• Generate test requirements and qualification approach for avionics.
• Execute vibration/shock testing from pre-test to report generation.
• Analyze test data for model correlation and vibroacoustic insights.
• Provide design guidance to mechanical engineers in early stages.

Skills

Vibration theory

Structural dynamics

Rigid body dynamics

Finite element methods

Modal analysis

Explicit dynamics/FEA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

NASTRAN

ABAQUS

Femap

MATLAB

Python

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

No

CLEARANCE TYPE

Secret

TRAVEL

Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

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 Level3

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 3years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 1years 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 Level4

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 8years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 6years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 4years 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

$98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range

$122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

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 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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.