Loads & Dynamics : Engineer Systems Modeling & Simulation – Level 3/4

0902 SP - Launch Vehicles; United States; On-site; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman with a Chandler, AZ location seeks an Engineer Systems Modeling & Simulation for Loads & Dynamics to develop complex dynamic models of launch vehicles and verify their quality. You will analyze liftoff, ascent, and staging responses and perform multi-body kinematics simulations for separation events.

Required are a STEM degree with 5+ years of related experience or a Master’s with 3+ years, and the ability to obtain a US government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of related engineering experience or Master’s with 3+ years or PhD with 1+ year.
• Ability to obtain a US DoD Government security clearance.
• In-depth knowledge of vibration theory, structural dynamics, rigid body dynamics, and finite element methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex dynamic models of launch vehicles, verify model quality, and determine responses during liftoff, ascent, and staging.
• Perform multi-body kinematics simulations for separation events like fairing deployment, staging, and spacecraft separation.
• Define scope of task, perform analyses using classical and CAD techniques, and prepare results for reports.
• Contribute to defense systems development including long-range missile defense interceptors, targets, space launch, and strike vehicles.

Skills

Vibration theory

Structural dynamics

Finite element methods

Multibody dynamics

Education

Bachelor's STEM degree with experience

Master’s STEM degree with experience

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 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.

The Mechanical Engineering Organization seeks an Loads & Dynamics : Engineer Systems Modeling & Simulation - Level 3/4 at the Chandler, AZ facility.

Essential Functions- Loads & Dynamics

• Under limited supervision, the candidate will develop complex dynamic models of launch vehicles, verify model quality, and determine steady and transient launch vehicle responses during liftoff, ascent, and staging.
• Performing multi-body kinematics simulations for separation events like fairing deployment, staging, and spacecraft separation.
• Define scope of task, perform analyses utilizing appropriate classical and computer aided techniques, and prepare results for presentations and analysis reports.
• Contribute to the success of vital defense systems that protect the nation by supporting cutting-edge development of upcoming long-range missile defense interceptors, targets, space launch, and strike vehicles.

Basic Qualifications for Engineer Systems Modeling & Simulation - Level 3

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of related engineering experience;
• OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 1 years of related engineering experience
• Ability to obtain a US DoD Government security clearance
• In-depth knowledge of vibration theory, structural dynamics, rigid body dynamics, and finite element methods

Basic Qualifications for Engineer Systems Modeling & Simulation - Level 4

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 8 years of related engineering experience;
• OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 6 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 4 years 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 DoD Secret security clearance, or higher
• Bachelors or 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
• Previous experience with launch vehicle coupled loads analysis (CLA) and Craig-Bampton models
• 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.

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.

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