Structural Engineers Level 2/3

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

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. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

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. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

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.

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

Basic Qualifications for Level 2

• Bachelors of Science in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 2 years 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 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 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.
• US citizenship required.

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

$91,800.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range

$114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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.