Structural Engineer, Space Optics & FEA Expert

Northrop Grumman; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman, AOX, seeks a Structural Engineer to support the Xinetics program in Devens, MA. You will perform mechanical analyses for opto-mechanical components, develop FE models, and collaborate with product teams to optimize designs for customer requirements.

The role requires a STEM degree with significant FEA experience, familiarity with ASME Y14.5, and strong communication skills. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or 3 years with a Master's, or 1 year with a PhD.
• Experience with FEA using NASTRAN and/or Ansys; mechanical analysis in a regulated industry; linear and nonlinear analysis.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance; US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical analysis for space, ground and airborne opto-mechanical or electro-mechanical components and systems.
• Build and critique finite element models, ensuring accuracy and reusability.
• Plan and perform mechanical testing and correlate FE models with test data.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

STEM degree with 5 years experience / Masters 3 years / PhD 1 year

Tools

NASTRAN

Ansys

NX CAD

SolidWorks

CREO

Sigfit

Zemax

Matlab

Job description

Northrop Grumman, AOX, seeks a Structural Engineer to support the Xinetics program in Devens, MA. You will perform mechanical analyses for opto-mechanical components, develop FE models, and collaborate with product teams to optimize designs for customer requirements.

The role requires a STEM degree with significant FEA experience, familiarity with ASME Y14.5, and strong communication skills. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance are required.