Sentinel Principal/Sr. Principal Loads & Dynamics Engineer - 20011

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking Principal or Sr. Principal Loads & Dynamics Engineer to join the Sentinel AVE team in Roy, UT. You will apply structural dynamics expertise to predict shock and vibration, perform loads analyses, and contribute to test planning and data evaluation for aerospace hardware.

The role requires strong MATLAB and Nastran experience, plus the ability to collaborate across systems engineering, design, and test in a dynamic environment. A Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD
• Knowledge of structural dynamics analysis of spacecraft, aircraft, and missiles
• Experience with vibration, shock, acoustics analyses using analytical methods
• Experience planning/executing vibration, acoustic, modal, and shock tests for aerospace hardware
• Experience with modal/transient dynamic analysis in Nastran or equivalent
• Experience with random vibration, shock, vibroacoustic analyses for launch vehicles/spacecraft
• Experience with time-domain, frequency-domain analyses for aerospace structures
• Programming in MATLAB for analysis and data manipulation
• Experience running CLA and/or multi-body dynamics simulations
• Strong collaboration with systems engineering, aerodynamics, stress, design, and test teams
• Ability to obtain/maintain Secret Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Predict shock and vibration environments for Sentinel program
• Perform loads and structural dynamics analyses including CLA
• Support test planning, execution, and data reduction
• Collaborate with adjacent disciplines to deliver integrated solutions

Skills

Structural dynamics analysis

Vibration analysis

Acoustics

Modal analysis

Coupled Loads Analysis (CLA)

Nastran

MATLAB

Test planning & data evaluation

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Master's degree in Science

PhD

Tools

Nastran

In-house analysis tools

MATLAB

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No 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.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom, democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have a lot of 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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Loads & Dynamics Engineer to join our team.

This position will be located at Roy, UT to support the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division. This position may be filled at a higher level based on qualifications below.

What You’ll Get To Do:

As part of the Sentinel AVE Loads & Dynamics team, you will apply your technical expertise and analytical skills to predict shock and vibration environments, perform random vibration and shock analyses, and support comprehensive test planning, execution, and data evaluation. You will also perform loads and structural dynamics analyses, including rigid body analysis and coupled loads analysis (CLA). This role is well-suited for a forward-thinking engineer who is eager to tackle complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions that advance the structural dynamics capabilities of the Sentinel Program.

Position Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications

Principal Engineer:

• 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD
• Knowledge and/or experience with structural dynamics analysis of spacecraft, aircraft, and/or missiles
• Demonstrated ability to solve dynamic analysis (vibration, shock, acoustics) problems using analytical methods (e.g., hand calculations, in-house tools, and commercial analysis tools)
• Experience planning and executing vibration, acoustic, modal, and shock tests for aerospace flight hardware, including test definition, coordination, and post-test data reduction
• Experience with modal and transient dynamic analysis in Nastran (or equivalent finite element analysis tool)
• Experience with random vibration, shock, and vibroacoustic analysis for launch vehicles and/or spacecrafts
• Experience performing time-domain, frequency-domain, and random vibration analysis for aerospace structures
• Experience in programming and use of MATLAB (or equivalent) for analysis, and data manipulation
• Experience running Coupled Loads Analysis (CLA) and/or multi-body dynamics simulations
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with adjacent disciplines (e.g., systems engineering, aerodynamics, stress analysis, design, and test) in a highly integrated team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical results to diverse audiences
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

Sr. Principal Engineer:

• 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD
• Knowledge and/or experience with structural dynamics analysis of spacecraft, aircraft, and/or missiles
• Demonstrated ability to solve dynamic analysis (vibration, shock, acoustics) problems using analytical methods (e.g., hand calculations, in-house tools, and commercial analysis tools)
• Experience planning and executing vibration, acoustic, modal, and shock tests for aerospace flight hardware, including test definition, coordination, and post-test data reduction
• Experience with modal and transient dynamic analysis in Nastran (or equivalent finite element analysis tool)
• Experience with random vibration, shock, and vibroacoustic analysis for launch vehicles and/or spacecrafts
• Experience performing time-domain, frequency-domain, and random vibration analysis for aerospace structures
• Experience in programming and use of MATLAB (or equivalent) for analysis, and data manipulation
• Experience running Coupled Loads Analysis (CLA) and/or multi-body dynamics simulations
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with adjacent disciplines (e.g., systems engineering, aerodynamics, stress analysis, design, and test) in a highly integrated team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical results to diverse audiences
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM discipline from an accredited institution
• Experience working strategic and/or tactical missile programs (e.g., ICBM, cruise missiles, hypersonic systems)
• Experience with dynamic (modal) testing and correlation of structural finite element models to test results
• Experience with vibroacoustic and/or statistical energy analysis (SEA) tools such as Wave6 or VA One
• Experience with modern finite element substructuring and component mode synthesis methods (e.g., Craig–Bampton) for large-scale models
• Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environments, including setup and execution of large-scale analyses and management of large datasets
• Experience with additional scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python) for analysis automation, pre/post-processing, and data visualization
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate complex structural dynamics and loads results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Active DoD Secret Clearance (or higher), or the ability to obtain and maintain one

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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