Engineer Structural : Level 2

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector seeks an Associate Engineer Structural to join the Structural Test team in Chandler, AZ. The role involves performing a variety of structural engineering tasks, including analysis, design, and testing to ensure integrity of ground support equipment and flight structures.

The candidate will apply engineering methods, interpret specifications, and develop proficiency with FEMAP, NX NASTRAN, and MathCAD, while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM required or equivalent with related engineering experience.
• Strong structural analysis background with demonstrated work experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Under minimal direction, perform structural engineering tasks (analysis, design, or test).
• Apply theoretical knowledge to solve analytical problems.
• Stress and bolted joint analysis of ground support equipment and flight structures.
• Use classical stress/strain methods and software to predict structural integrity and design components to survive worst-case loading.
• Develop proficiency with software (FEMAP, NX NASTRAN, MathCAD).
• Produce documentation and reports to support design, integration, and testing efforts.

Skills

Structural analysis

Engineering drawing interpretation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

FEMAP

NX NASTRAN

MathCAD

Job description

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector is looking for an Associate Engineer Structural/Engineer Structural to join the Structural Test team within Launch and Exploration at the Chandler, AZ facility.

Essential Functions:

• Under minimal direction, perform a variety of structural engineering tasks of an analysis, design, or test nature
• Apply theoretical knowledge and engineering techniques to the solution of analytical engineering problems
• Select and/or modify proven methods, mathematical formulas, previous design and test information, handbook data or other available information related to the assignment
• Stress and bolted joint analysis of ground support equipment, test fixtures, compliance structures, and flight structures
• Take direction and address issues using skills obtained in the field of engineering, or related sciences as it relates to missile and space systems
• Use classical stress and strain methods and software to predict structural integrity and failure and design flight components and ground support equipment to survive worst case loading conditions
• Learn and develop proficiency with software (FEMAP, NX NASTRAN, MathCAD, etc)
• Interpret, select, and apply specifications and customer requirements to accomplish specific analyses
• Produce engineering documentation and technical reports/analyses to support design, integration, and testing efforts
• Responsible for gathering, compiling, and interpreting technical data such as flight data, test data, or material test reports
• Other duties upon request

Basic Qualifications:

• 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 a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 0 years of related engineering experience
• Ability to obtain a US Government Secret security clearance
• Strong structural analysis background with demonstrated work experience and knowledge as a structural analyst
• Ability to read engineering drawings, and specifications
• Familiarity with finite element analysis, classical stress and strain methodology, engineering statics, and structural mechanics
• Computer skills with standard word experience
• Ability to listen effectively, take direction, and possess initiative to accomplish assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashion
• Ability to lead a team in safely executing structural load testing

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-4 years' experience in related field
• Active US Government Secret security clearance, or higher at the time of application
• FEMAP, NX NASTRAN, MathCAD experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic problem-solving skills
• Previous experience in a lab, manufacturing, or test environment

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

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.

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, mar