Engineer Structural - Level 3 - Devens

Northrop Grumman; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman, AOX, seeks a Structural Engineer to support the Xinetics program in Devens, MA. You will perform mechanical analyses for opto-mechanical components, develop FE models, and collaborate with product teams to optimize designs for customer requirements.

The role requires a STEM degree with significant FEA experience, familiarity with ASME Y14.5, and strong communication skills. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or 3 years with a Master's, or 1 year with a PhD.
• Experience with FEA using NASTRAN and/or Ansys; mechanical analysis in a regulated industry; linear and nonlinear analysis.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance; US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical analysis for space, ground and airborne opto-mechanical or electro-mechanical components and systems.
• Build and critique finite element models, ensuring accuracy and reusability.
• Plan and perform mechanical testing and correlate FE models with test data.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

STEM degree with 5 years experience / Masters 3 years / PhD 1 year

Tools

NASTRAN

Ansys

NX CAD

SolidWorks

CREO

Sigfit

Zemax

Matlab

Job 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.

Adaptive Optics Associates – Xinetics (AOA Xinetics), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP), is currently seeking a Structural Engineer to support our Xinetics program activities in Devens, MA.

AOA Xinetics (AOX) designs, develops, and manufactures precision, advanced optical products and systems such as deformable mirrors, optical systems, adaptive optics control systems, and silicon carbide optical structures for the U.S. Government, commercial customers, and U.S. defense prime and second-tier contractors. Markets for these technologies include terrestrial and space-based astronomy, semiconductor manufacturing, energy generation, Defense ISR, and Directed Energy. Xinetics program core technologies include Lead Magnesium Niobate (PMN) electrostrictive actuators and lightweight CeraprintTM silicon carbide optics and precision structures.

Learn more about AOX at https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/aoa-xinetics

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical analysis for space, ground and airborne opto-mechanical or electro-mechanical components, systems and sub-systems
• Work with the product team to optimize designs to meet customer requirements
• Document and present analytical results and approaches, while identifying the capabilities and limitations of the analyses and tools
• Build finite element models of various structural scenarios, considering accuracy, model quality, and re-usability
• Develop models to perform kinematic, dynamic, heat transfer, structural, CTE, vibration, and shock analyses on complex materials, structural components or functional systems
• Perform full system and component analyses and evaluate results
• Proactively champion design improvements to meet mechanical performance requirements
• Plan/perform/document relevant mechanical testing and correlate FE models using test data
• Use engineering judgment along with correlated model data to evaluate the quality of finite element results
• Comprehend and interpret technical drawings; working knowledge of ANSI Y14.5
• Create/modify part and assembly solid models as needed to support mechanical analyses
• Conduct peer reviews of work products
• Provide technical solutions to complex problems which require regular use of technical acumen, ingenuity and creativity
• Travel to customer and supplier sites as required

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline with 5 years of relevant experience, or 3 Years with Masters, or 1 Year with PhD.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using NASTRAN and/or Ansys
• Mechanical analysis/FEA in a regulated industry
• Experience with both linear and nonlinear analysis
• Kinematic, dynamic, heat transfer, structural, CTE, vibration, and shock analyses
• Strong communication oral and written communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information clearly
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
• U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Opto-mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in CAD systems: NX CAD, SolidWorks, or CREO
• Experience with related analysis tools: Sigfit, Zemax, or Matlab
• Detailed knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and ASME Y14.5M GD&T specifications
• Experience in lens and mirror mounting techniques – large and small
• Flexure and kinematic mount design and analysis
• Space environment design and analysis
• Knowledge of various adhesive applications and bonding techniques in opto-mechanical designs
• Experience with Silicon Carbide/Ceramic Materials·

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Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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.

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.

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.