Space Systems Structural Analysis Engineer II

0904 SP - Space Components; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks a Structural Analysis Engineer – Level 2 in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on developing and analyzing composite components and test tooling, collaborating with Design, Manufacturing, Test and other Engineering functions to ensure successful hardware delivery.

The candidate will perform FEA for normal modes, static and dynamic stresses, thermoelastic effects and material characterization, joining a diverse team that values curiosity and innovation.

Qualifications

• BS in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics with 2+ years of experience
• Experience with finite element modeling
• Knowledge of structural analysis for aerospace structures containing metals, sandwich panels, composites, plastics and bonded joints

Responsibilities

• Assess structural integrity of metallic and composite structures using FEA and traditional methods
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing and test teams to verify design solutions meeting requirements
• Generate finite element models and perform static, dynamic, thermo-elastic and moisture-related analyses
• Support development of hardware from preliminary to detailed design and testing
• Translate test data into analysis input properties and material capabilities
• Prepare presentations summarizing structural assessment results for reviews
• Assist in disposition of discrepant hardware and anomalies

Skills

Finite Element Modeling

Aerospace structural analysis

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

BS in STEM

MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Eng

Tools

Femap

NX Nastran

Altair HyperWorks

NX

MATLAB

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks a Structural Analysis Engineer – Level 2 in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on developing and analyzing composite components and test tooling, collaborating with Design, Manufacturing, Test and other Engineering functions to ensure successful hardware delivery.

The candidate will perform FEA for normal modes, static and dynamic stresses, thermoelastic effects and material characterization, joining a diverse team that values curiosity and innovation.