Structural Engineer: FEA & Thermal Analysis

0887 DS - Armament Systems; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Structural Engineer (Level 2) for the Armament Systems BU in Plymouth, MN. You will support structural analyses, develop FE models, and collaborate with Design, Systems, and Test Engineers to guide design decisions and improve robustness.

The role requires a STEM degree with 2+ years of experience in structural analysis using FEA tools, and U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance. Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field and 2 years or relevant engineering experience, OR a Master's degree in STEM field.
• Experience performing structural analysis using tools such as ANSYS Mechanical and ABAQUS (linear and nonlinear implicit, static, explicit).
• Strong understanding of structural FEA fundamentals (deformation, stress, strain, modal, shock, vibration).
• U.S. citizen and ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop finite element analysis approaches and solutions to structural problems with strong engineering principles.
• Determine appropriate analysis types and tools for metals, plastics, and composites.
• Develop structural and coupled thermal/structural models: geometry prep and mesh generation.
• Apply boundary conditions, material properties, and model setups.
• Run simulations and post-process results; identify sensitivities and design recommendations.
• Document analysis methods, assumptions and results for internal reviews.

Skills

Finite element analysis

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical

ABAQUS

Job description

Northrop Grumman seeks a Structural Engineer (Level 2) for the Armament Systems BU in Plymouth, MN. You will support structural analyses, develop FE models, and collaborate with Design, Systems, and Test Engineers to guide design decisions and improve robustness.

The role requires a STEM degree with 2+ years of experience in structural analysis using FEA tools, and U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance. Relocation assistance may be available.