Structural Engineer - FEA & Thermal Analysis

Northrop Grumman; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Plymouth, MN is seeking a Structural Engineer (Level 2) to provide expertise in structural and thermal/structural analyses for smart munition systems. You will work with SMEs to select analysis approaches, prepare models, and deliver robust design recommendations for the warfighter.

The role requires a STEM degree with 2 years of experience (or a Master’s) and hands-on experience with ANSYS and ABAQUS. U.S. citizenship and eligibility for security clearance are needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 2 years or more engineering experience OR a Master’s degree in STEM
• Experience performing structural analysis using ANSYS Mechanical and ABAQUS (linear and nonlinear, static, dynamic)
• Strong understanding of structural FEA fundamentals (deformation, stress, strain, modal, shock, vibration)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team and take direction
• U.S. citizen and eligible for U.S. Government security clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop finite element analysis approaches to structural problems with SME guidance
• Determine analysis type and tools for metals, plastics, and composite materials
• Develop structural and coupled thermal/structural models including geometry creation, meshing, boundary conditions, materials, and solution methods
• Post-process results and interpret analyses; support design improvements
• Document methods, assumptions, and results for internal reviews
• Collaborate with Design, Systems, and Test Engineers to integrate analysis into the product team

Skills

FEA fundamentals

Collaborative teamwork

Structural analysis thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical

ABAQUS

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Plymouth, MN is seeking a Structural Engineer (Level 2) to provide expertise in structural and thermal/structural analyses for smart munition systems. You will work with SMEs to select analysis approaches, prepare models, and deliver robust design recommendations for the warfighter.

The role requires a STEM degree with 2 years of experience (or a Master’s) and hands-on experience with ANSYS and ABAQUS. U.S. citizenship and eligibility for security clearance are needed.