Noise Vibration and Harshness Engineer Level 2/3

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 91,800 - 137,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company-paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Noise Vibration and Harshness Engineer Level 2 or 3 to support the development of US Navy machinery in Sunnyvale, CA. The role involves performing acoustic analysis and developing predictive models while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will possess a relevant STEM degree and experience with simulation software. Offers relocation assistance and various benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Level 2: Bachelor's with 2 years relevant experience or Master's with no experience.
• Level 3: Bachelor's with 5 years, Master's with 3 years, or Ph.D. with no experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Establish understanding of machinery acoustic performance.
• Develop predictive and simulation models.
• Perform modal, vibration, and sound transmission analyses.
• Gather and analyze test data.
• Correlate model predictions to test data.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations.

Skills

Simulation software tools: Hypermesh, Nastran, Abaqus, MATLAB

Acoustic analysis

Data analysis

Finite element modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Ph.D. in STEM

Tools

Hypermesh

Nastran

Abaqus

MATLAB

Job description

Job Summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Noise Vibration and Harshness Engineer Level 2 or 3 to support the development and ongoing support of world‑class US Navy machinery at Sunnyvale, CA. Relocation assistance may be available. The engineer will develop predictive models, perform vibration and acoustic analysis, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to diagnose and mitigate NVH issues.

Responsibilities

• Use classical analysis techniques to establish an understanding of machinery acoustic performance and resolve issues.
• Develop component and system level predictive and simulation models.
• Perform modal, vibration, direct frequency response, and sound transmission analyses.
• Gather data from tests and analyze the results.
• Correlate model predictions to test data to validate the approach and model.
• Work closely with cross‑function internal and customer teams.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

• Level2: Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 2 years relevant work experience; or Master’s degree in STEM with no relevant work experience.
• Level3: Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years relevant work experience; Master’s degree in STEM with 3 years relevant experience; or Ph.D. in STEM with no relevant work experience.
• Experience with simulation software tools: Hypermesh, Nastran, Abaqus, MATLAB (or similar).
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing system‑level finite element models.
• Experience performing classical and finite element analysis solution types.
• Experience collecting and analyzing large data sets.

Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 – $137,600.00. Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 – $171,000.00. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and long‑term incentives. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 the Northrop Grumman EEO website.