Staff Structural Design Engineer - 14932 - R10195695-2

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Staff Structural Design Engineer in Huntsville, AL. This role involves executing structural analysis, supporting mechanical systems, and ensuring technical solutions meet design requirements. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in finite element analysis and hold a relevant STEM degree. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including relocation assistance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Employee assistance programs

Discounts

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 10 years with a Master's, or 8 with a PhD.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance within the last 6 years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval.

Responsibilities

• Execute linear and nonlinear structural analysis using ABAQUS, Ansys, and/or FEMAP.
• Generate analysis documentation artifacts for customer deliveries.
• Support test objective development for model verification and validation.

Skills

Technical communication

Finite element analysis

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

ABAQUS

ANSYS

FEMAP

MATLAB

MathCAD

Excel

Job description

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Structural Design Engineer. This position is located in Roy, UT or Huntsville, AL and supports the Sentinel program.

What You’ll Get To Do

1. Executing linear and nonlinear structural analysis scope using ABAQUS, Ansys, and/or FEMAP (w/Nastran solver).
2. Executing analysis efforts to support deployable mechanical mechanisms, including finite element (static, transient, buckling, modal), fatigue, random vibration, weld and bolted joint analyses.
3. Supporting test objective development for model verification/validation and qualification.
4. Generating analysis documentation artifacts and preparing CDRL for customer deliveries.
5. Supporting the ADP lead in analyzing mechanical equipment, components, products, and systems.
6. Driving the analysis and development of the mechanical portion of the System Integration owned by the ADPs.
7. Delivering required ADPs on time to meet program objectives.
8. Integrating System Integration ADPs with various element teams to proactively eliminate disconnects.
9. Identifying gaps within analysis and requirements and providing cost-effective, innovative solutions.
10. Ensuring technical solutions and ADPs meet analysis, design requirements, and product specifications.
11. Recommending actions for coordinated product solutions.
12. Supporting digital transformation initiatives related to ADP development and release.

As a full-time employee, you are eligible for our benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, educational assistance, life insurance, employee assistance programs, paid time off, wellness resources, and discounts.

This position offers a 9/80 work schedule, allowing employees to take every other Friday off. It may also offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM + 12 years of experience, or 10 years with a Master's, or 8 with a PhD.
• US Citizen with active DoD Secret Clearance within the last 6 years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, engineering scheduling tools, and finite element analysis (ABAQUS, FEMAP/Nastran, or ANSYS).
• Proficiency in MATLAB, MathCAD, or Excel for post-processing.
• Effective technical communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Advanced proficiency with ABAQUS, FEMAP, and ANSYS.
• Experience with structural testing, seismic analysis, missile requirements, NX 3D models, CPLM, and JIRA.
• Strong communication skills and experience leading/supporting engineering teams and working in Agile environments.

Salary Range: $118,600 - $206,000. Compensation factors include experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Benefits may include overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, and long-term incentives.

The application period is approximately 20 days from posting, subject to change.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship required for positions with government clearance.