Mechanical Structural Engineer - Level 5 - Dulles

Northrop Grumman; Virginia; On-site; USD 177,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Dulles, VA is seeking a Mechanical Structural Engineer - Level 5 for 100% onsite work. You will perform static and dynamic structure analysis, review materials and subsystem requirements, and develop design concepts for space applications.

The role requires a Top Secret clearance and experience with space systems. You will release technical documents, explore innovative solutions, and collaborate with senior engineers to ensure designs meet the stringent requirements of space

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 12+ years of professional experience.
• Master's degree with 10 years of professional experience.
• PhD with 8 years of professional experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance.
• Experience with structural analysis tools: NX FEMAP/NASTRAN, ABAQUS, HYPERMESH.
• Space/Satellite domain expertise.
• Experience with spacecraft static/dynamic testing.
• Active Top Secret clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform static and dynamic structure analysis.
• Review requirements for materials, structure systems & subsystems.
• Select appropriate technical information and data from applicable products.
• Determine design paths and compute engineering characteristics for space applications.
• Release results as technical documents after senior review.
• Develop innovative solutions and elaborate design concepts.
• Evaluate completed designs with supervisors and modify as needed.

Skills

Structural analysis

Spacecraft domain

Engineering judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

NX FEMAP/NASTRAN

ABAQUS

HYPERMESH

Job description

Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Mechanical Structural Engineer - Level 5 located in Dulles, VA, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performing static and dynamic structure analysis.
• Reviewing requirements for materials, structure systems & subsystems.
• Selecting appropriate technical information and data from applicable products.
• Determining the technical principles involved, identifying the design path forward and computing the engineering characteristics to ensure consistency with the specifications design needs and requirements of space applications.
• Releasing results as "technical documents" after review by the senior members of the team.
• Developing innovative solutions and elaborating on design concepts.
• Evaluating completed designs with supervisor and other technical groups, and making modifications necessary to achieve the most ideal design.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 12 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 10 years of professional experience - OR - PhD with 8 years of professional experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance
• Ability to perform structural engineering tasks associated with analysis, design, and/or testing of structures.
• Experience with at least one of the following Mechanical Analysis tools such as NX FEMAP/NASTRAN, ABAQUS, HYPERMESH. (Equivalent spacecraft structural analysis tools may be considered on a case by case basis).
• Space/Satellite domain expertise.
• Experience with spacecraft or subsystem static/dynamic testing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience utilizing MATLAB
• Active Top Secret clearance.

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00

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.