Structural Engineers Level 2/3

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 91,800 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company-paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking Structural Engineers Level 2 or 3 to join the Marine Systems team. You will build finite element models and run a range of analyses using leading tools. On-site work is required and a Secret clearance is typically needed.

The role emphasizes strong communication with peers and management, and the ability to handle multiple software solutions such as NX, Nastran, Abaqus and Matlab. Relocation may be available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in a STEM field with relevant structural analysis experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US government Secret clearance.
• US citizenship and on-site work requirement (4 days/week).
• Experience with finite element methods and engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Develop component and system level finite element models using Hypermesh.
• Post-process analysis results with Hyperview, Matlab and Excel.
• Perform linear and nonlinear FE analyses (static, transient, vibration, modal, FRF).

Skills

Structural analysis

Communication

Education

BSc in STEM

MSc in STEM

Tools

NX

Hypermesh

Nastran

Abaqus

Matlab

LS-DYNA

Job description

Overview

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No. CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.

What You’ll Get to Do

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. The Structural Analysis Group of Northrop Grumman Marine Systems (NGMS) is looking for Structural Engineers Level 2 or 3 to join our team based out of Sunnyvale, CA. Responsibilities include developing component and system level finite element models using Hypermesh and post processing analysis results using Hyperview, Matlab, and Excel. Perform linear finite element static, transient, vibration, modal and direct frequency response, and response spectra analyses using Nastran and Abaqus. This role may be filled at a higher grade based on the qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications

Level 2

• Bachelors of Science in a STEM discipline with 2 years of applicable experience; or a Masters of Science in a STEM discipline with no experience.
• Experience working in a structural analysis role.
• Demonstrated skills communicating technical and/or programmatic ideas and information to peers, engineering management, and manufacturing customers.
• Experience in performing a variety of classical and analysis software solution types, such as bolted joint and weld analyses.
• US citizenship required. Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret security clearance.
• Work on site minimum of 4 days per week at the selected site location.

Level 3

• Bachelors of Science in a STEM discipline with 5 years of applicable experience; or a Masters of Science in a STEM discipline with 3 years of applicable experience.
• Experience working in a structural analysis role.
• Demonstrated skills communicating technical and/or programmatic ideas and information to peers, engineering management, and manufacturing customers.
• Experience in performing a variety of classical and analysis software solution types, such as bolted joint and weld analyses.
• US citizenship required. Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret security clearance.
• Work on site minimum of 4 days per week at the selected site location.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NX, Hypermesh, Nastran, Abaqus, Matlab; LS-DYNA.
• Experience supporting a US government customer.
• Engineering experience with complex systems, vehicles, or machinery.
• Demonstrated skills/experience in one or more of the following analysis areas: non-linear materials, thermal, fatigue, shock, and vibration.

Salary Ranges and Bonuses

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00. Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00. This range represents a general guideline; compensation factors include scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Depending on the position, overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus may be offered in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reflect individual contributions and company results. Employees in VP or Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Legal and Compliance

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.

Application and Contact

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date, though this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.