MBD Structural Analysis Engineer (Level 2/3) – Space Systems

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks a Structural Analysis Engineer at the Dulles, VA or McLean, VA locations. The role focuses on Multi-Body Dynamics, kinematic simulations, and co-simulation of CAE tools to support space vehicle missions.

Candidates should have a STEM degree with 2+ years for Level 2 or 5+ years for Level 3, must obtain a U.S. Top-Secret clearance, and be prepared for a 9/80 schedule with 100% on-site work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field required; 2 years of professional experience for Level 2 or 0 years with Master’s for Level 2.
• Bachelor’s or higher with 5 years for Level 3; Top-Secret security clearance required or ability to obtain.
• Preference for experience in space system dynamics/kinematics and leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform FEA tasks, stress/strength, vibration, loads and dynamics analyses.
• Co-simulate multiple CAE tools to execute complex analyses and validate models.
• Maintain and deploy engineering apps and conduct prototype/test correlation where needed.

Skills

CAe modeling

FEM/FEA

Multi-Body Dynamics

Matlab/Simulink

Leadership

Simcenter 3D Motion

HEEDS MDO

Amesim

Kinematics

Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM field

Master's degree in STEM field

PhD

Tools

Simcenter 3D Motion

HEEDS MDO

Amesim

Matlab/Simulink

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks a Structural Analysis Engineer at the Dulles, VA or McLean, VA locations. The role focuses on Multi-Body Dynamics, kinematic simulations, and co-simulation of CAE tools to support space vehicle missions.

Candidates should have a STEM degree with 2+ years for Level 2 or 5+ years for Level 3, must obtain a U.S. Top-Secret clearance, and be prepared for a 9/80 schedule with 100% on-site work.