Structural Engineer II / III

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Minnesota (Plymouth) seeks a Structural Engineer to design and analyze advanced armament systems, delivering robust solutions across the product life cycle.

The role emphasizes finite element analysis, thermal-structural integration, and collaboration with subject matter experts to ensure performance, reliability, and mission readiness. U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain clearance are required; some positions may require travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering plus 2 years of relevant experience in a structural engineering position; Or master’s degree plus 0 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering plus 5 years of relevant experience for Principal Structural Engineer; Or master’s degree plus 3 years of experience.
• Steady state and transient thermal analysis using ANSYS.
• Linear and non-linear implicit, static and time dependent FEA using ANSYS or ABAQUS.

Responsibilities

• Develop a finite element analysis approach and solution for thermal and structural problems across materials including composites.
• Create structural models, mesh, boundary conditions, material properties and simulation methodology; interpret results and recommend design improvements.
• Support innovation by applying advanced analysis technology to new smart munition product development.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and present design directions to the design community in a timely manner.

Skills

Finite element analysis

ANSYS

ABAQUS

Thermal analysis

U.S. Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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.

Structural Engineer / Principal Structural Engineer

The development of smart armament systems, designed to increase the competitive advantage of our armed forces, is accelerating. This has increased the need for an analyst who has a passion for technology development, paired with demonstrated expertise in design excellence. This team member will drive to continually outperform the competition and exceed customer expectations while acting with integrity, loyalty, and respect.

As a Structural Engineer the analyst will utilize thermal and structures analysis tools to aid the Armament Systems design team with the development of smart weapons systems. Analytical support of the mechanical design process typically requires any number of finite element analysis approaches. The candidate shall be able to assess the design problem, work with the Subject Matter Expert to formulate an analysis approach and utilize a suite of tools to aid in the design development. Any number of solution types such as static structural and other implicit dynamic solution types such as modal, harmonic, spectrum and random vibration, may be required to support the entire design life cycle.

In addition to structural analysis, thermal loads often need to be considered. The thermal loading can have a variety of sources including electronic components, aero heating from hypersonic ballistic applications. Performing or assisting the aero-heating analysis with CFD tools is desired.

Experience with metallic and conventional molded plastic materials and knowledge of molded and wound fiber reinforced plastics and their modeling would be a desired. Reinforced plastic analysis experience with application to printed circuit boards a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with our Subject Matter Experts to develop a finite element analysis approach and solution to our thermal and structural problems based upon an understanding of the technical principals and determine the analysis type and tools required to evaluate a wide variety of numerical modeling problems which utilize a variety of materials including composites.
• Required workflow includes the development of structural models, meshing, selection of boundary conditions and constraints, selection of applicable material properties, selection of proper simulation code and methodology, interpretation of analytical results, and recommendation for design improvements.
• Support innovation by applying the most effective analysis technology to new smart munition product development.
• Become part of the product team and form close working relationships by understanding the whole system function and presenting solutions and design direction to the design community in an insightful and timely manner.

Please note this position may be filled as a Structural Engineer (Level 2), or Principal Structural Test Engineer (Level 3) depending on the candidate’s education and/or years of experience.

Basic Qualifications

• Qualifications for Structural Engineer
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering plus 2 years of relevant experience performing in a structural engineering position;
  • Or master’s degree plus 0 years of experience
• Qualifications for Principal Structural Engineer
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering plus 5 years of relevant experience performing in a structural engineering position;
  • Or master’s degree plus 3 years of experience
• Steady state and transient thermal analysis using ANSYS.
• Linear and non-linear implicit, static and time dependent FEA using ANSYS or ABAQUS.
• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Aerothermal heating analysis of flight vehicles.
• Use of CFD tools to determine the aerothermal heating parameters to use in subsequent aerothermal flight vehicle analysis.
• Linear and non-linear explicit, time dependent structural FEA.
• Fiber reinforced composite component finite element analysis.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range

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

Secondary Level Salary Range

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.