Space Structural Design & Analysis Engineer — Onsite 9/80

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Structural Design and Analysis Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to join a high‑performance team. The role involves mechanical, structural, dynamic, fatigue, and fracture analyses, plus FE model creation and design review participation.

You will work onsite daily at the Linthicum facility, contribute from concept through hardware integration, and collaborate with cross‑functional engineers on space hardware, antennas, sensors, and subsystems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years of professional experience or Master’s degree with 0 years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with SCI access.
• Onsite work at Linthicum, MD facility and strong analytical/problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, structural, dynamic, fatigue, and fracture analyses.
• Prepare Finite Element Models, run analyses, and present at reviews.
• Collaborate with design engineers and cross-functional teams on spacecraft hardware.
• Support design verification, test planning, and failure investigations.

Skills

FE Modeling

Structural Analysis

Vibration Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

Patran

FEMAP

MSC Patran/Nastran

Job description

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Structural Design and Analysis Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to join a high‑performance team. The role involves mechanical, structural, dynamic, fatigue, and fracture analyses, plus FE model creation and design review participation.

You will work onsite daily at the Linthicum facility, contribute from concept through hardware integration, and collaborate with cross‑functional engineers on space hardware, antennas, sensors, and subsystems.