Structural Engineers Level 3 or 4

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, and have fun along the way.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. The Structural Analysis Group of Northrop Grumman Marine Systems (NGMS) is seeking Structural Engineers Level 3 or 4 to join our team based in Ocean Springs, MS. This position is contingent upon funding/contract award and may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications for Level 3

• Bachelor of Science in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 5 years of applicable experience; or a Master of Science in a STEM discipline with 3 years of applicable experience; or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 0 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.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Work on-site a minimum of 4 days per week at the selected location.

Basic Qualifications for Level 4

• Bachelor of Science in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 8 years of applicable experience; or a Master 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.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Work on-site a minimum of 4 days per week at the selected location.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the following software tools: NX, Hypermesh, Nastran, Abaqus, Matlab, LS-DYNA.
• Experience supporting a U.S. 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.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; 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