Engineer Systems Modeling & Simulation - Level 2/3

Relocation assistance may be available. Secret clearance required. Travel: 10% of the time.

About the role

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

The Mechanical Engineering Organization seeks an Engineer Systems Modeling & Simulation at the Chandler, AZ facility.

Responsibilities

• Develop environments such as random vibration, shock, and acoustics related to launch vehicle operations
• Perform analyses using appropriate classical and computer-aided techniques and prepare results for oral presentations and written reports
• Perform random vibration and/or shock analysis
• Build finite element and/or statistical energy analysis models for use in dynamic simulations
• Generate dynamics test requirements and overall qualification test approach for avionics components and secondary structures
• Execute vibration and shock testing from start-to-finish: pre-test analysis, sensor selection and installation, testing, data analysis, model correlation, and report generation
• Analyze acceleration and pressure time history data from ground test and flight for use in vibroacoustic analyses
• Provide dynamic design guidelines and requirements to mechanical designers in early phases of hardware development

Requirements

Level 2

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 0 years of related engineering experience
• Ability to obtain a US Government Secret security clearance
• In-depth knowledge of vibration theory, structural dynamics, rigid body dynamics, and finite element methods

Level 3

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 1 year of related engineering experience
• Ability to obtain a US Government Secret security clearance
• In-depth knowledge of vibration theory, structural dynamics, rigid body dynamics, and finite element methods

Preferred Qualifications

• Active US Government Secret security clearance, or higher at the time of application
• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Proficiency in FEA software, preferably NASTRAN, ABAQUS, or Femap
• Proficiency in MATLAB or Python
• Ability to apply fundamental analytical techniques and prepare written analyses
• Experience with modal test, modal analysis, or explicit dynamics/FEA
• Familiarity with Linux

Pay

• Level 2 Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00
• Level 3 Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business