Spacecraft Structural Engineer – Level 3/4

0904 SP - Space Components; United States; On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Total Rewards

Health insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Structural Engineer (Level 3/4) to join the MEP Team in Goleta, CA or Oxnard, CA. You will perform design analysis and testing for spacecraft subsystems, with ownership from concept through design and production involvement. On-site roles with potential career progression and a strong focus on reliability and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications include a STEM Bachelor's and 5+ years of FEA experience (NASTRAN), materials knowledge, and leadership abilities. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 5 years engineering experience in finite element analysis and closed-form analysis.
• Demonstrated experience with FEA analysis, ie: NASTRAN, for structural analysis of designs.
• Experience with spacecraft/aerospace materials in metals, adhesives, thermoplastics, etc.
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical system design.
• Experience providing technical leadership and mentorship to engineers.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform static and dynamic structural analyses, review requirements for materials, structure systems & subsystems.
• Document test plans and procedure requirements.
• Participate and present in internal and external (customer) design reviews.
• Strive for the highest possible structural performance that is also cost effective and assures complete reliability.
• Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus towards common project goals of the program team, matrix organization, and customers.

Skills

FEA analysis (NASTRAN)

Mechanical design

Technical leadership

Mentorship

Spacecraft materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Structural Engineer (Level 3/4) to join the MEP Team in Goleta, CA or Oxnard, CA. You will perform design analysis and testing for spacecraft subsystems, with ownership from concept through design and production involvement. On-site roles with potential career progression and a strong focus on reliability and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications include a STEM Bachelor's and 5+ years of FEA experience (NASTRAN), materials knowledge, and leadership abilities. U.S.