Structural Engineers Level 3/4

Northrop Grumman; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a skilled structural analysis professional to develop finite element models and perform a range of linear and dynamic analyses. The role involves using Hypermesh, Nastran, Abaqus, and Matlab to process results and interpret data for engineering teams and manufacturing customers.

The position requires a STEM degree with extensive experience, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. On-site work four days a week at the Sunnyvale site is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with required years of experience (5y for BS, 3y for MS, 0y for PhD)
• Experience in structural analysis role
• Able to communicate technical information to peers and management
• Experience with classical analysis software (bolted joints, welds)
• US citizenship required and ability to obtain Secret clearance
• On-site work four days per week at assigned site location

Responsibilities

• Develop component and system finite element models using Hypermesh and post-process results with Hyperview, Matlab and Excel.
• Perform linear FE static, transient, vibration, modal and frequency response analyses using Nastran and Abaqus.

Skills

Structural analysis

Technical communication

Bolted joints & welds analysis

Education

BS in STEM

MS in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

NX

Hypermesh

Nastran

Abaqus

Matlab

LS-DYNA

Job description

Description

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:

• Develop component and system level finite element models using Hypermesh and post process 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 position is contingent upon Funding/Contract Award.

This position may be filled at a higher grade based on the qualifications listed below:

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Bachelors of Science in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 5 years applicable experience; or a Masters of Science in a STEM discipline with 3 years applicable experience; or a PHD in a STEM discipline with 0years of experience.
• Experience working in a structural analysis role.
• Demonstrated skills communicating technical and/or programmatic ideas and information both to peers and up to 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 selected site location.

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

• Bachelors of Science in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 8 years applicable experience; or a Masters of Science in a STEM discipline with 6 years of experience; or a PHD in a STEM discipline with 3 years of experience.
• Experience working in a structural analysis role.
• Demonstrated skills communicating technical and/or programmatic ideas and information both to peers and up to 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 selected site location.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the following software tools: 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 the one or more of the following analysis areas: non-linear materials, thermal, fatigue, shock, and vibration.

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.