Structural Analysis Engineer - Level 2/3 - Baltimore

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

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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’s Space Sector is seeking a Structural Design and Analysis Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Baltimore, MD. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Northrop Grumman’s Electronics and Payloads Electromechanical Technology Department is seeking a Structural Design and Analysis Engineer to join our high-performance team. The qualified candidate will initially work closely with senior staff and work with a diverse and talented team of engineers helping to develop, analyze, and test everything from electronic components through hardware and integrated systems in support of a broad range of products and business areas within the Space Systems Sector. The candidate will support the design, analysis, and test of space hardware and associated support equipment for antennas / electro-optical sensors, sensor structures, electronics chassis, circuit card assemblies, modules, and electronic subassemblies and components.

The Structural Design and Analysis Engineer will be involved during all phases of program development from concept design through hardware integration and test efforts, with responsibilities ranging from design inputs, completing structural analyses, presenting at design reviews, writing test reports, and helping with product test planning and execution. The qualified candidate will perform mechanical, structural, dynamic, fatigue, fracture analyses, and encompass loads development, stress analysis (static and fatigue), and vibration analysis of metallic and composite structures.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Working closely with senior structural analysis staff to learn internal processes and practices
• Performing mechanical, structural, dynamic, fatigue, and fracture analyses from small components to large assemblies
• Preparing Finite Element Models, running associated analyses, preparing reports, and presenting at milestone design reviews
• Understanding mechanical requirements and environments of space program hardware or subsystems of major satellite programs to assure technical performance is achieved
• Performing structural analysis and providing feedback to design engineer during the design of MGSE (Manufacturing & Ground Support Equipment)
• Preparing material and presenting at internal program, customer, and/or supplier technical exchange meetings and formal program milestone reviews
• Provide technical guidance to programs and engineering teams in structural related activities
• Ability to maintain a diverse workload, work independently, and collaborate as part of a cross-functional team with other engineers, management and contractors
• Support design verification and test planning, troubleshoot integration issues, and execute support test campaigns to evaluate and sell off hardware designs
• Other duties as assigned

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.

Basic Qualifications For Level 2

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with SCI access.
• The ability to work onsite daily at the Linthicum, MD (Baltimore) facility.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Experience developing Finite Element Models using Patran, FEMAP, or similar.
• Experience in classical structural and finite element analysis, including static, non-linear, modal, and vibration analysis
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members both verbally and in writing.

Basic Qualifications For Level 3

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with SCI access.
• The ability to work onsite daily at the Linthicum, MD (Baltimore) facility.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Experience developing Finite Element Models using Patran, FEMAP, or similar.
• Experience in classical structural and finite element analysis, including static, non-linear, modal, and vibration analysis
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security Clearance
• Advanced Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using MSC Patran/Nastran or FEMAP
• Experience with mechanical testing including Random Vibration, Shock, Acoustics, Sine Vibe

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Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

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.