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Northrop Grumman is seeking a Structural Analysis & Test Engineer to assist an experienced team of mechanical engineers performing stress/dynamic analysis and testing of one or more spacecraft systems or subsystems.
Responsibilities may include the following:
- Performing static and dynamic structure analysis.
- Reviewing requirements for materials, structure systems & subsystems.
- Selecting appropriate technical information and data from applicable products.
- Determining the technical principles involved, identifying the design path forward and computing the engineering characteristics to ensure consistency with the specifications design needs and requirements of space applications.
- Releasing results as “technical documents” after review by the senior members of the team.
- Developing innovative solutions and elaborating on design concepts.
- Evaluating completed designs with supervisor and other technical groups, and making modifications necessary to achieve the most ideal design.
- Developing, coordinating, and conducting test programs required to evaluate design work.
Basic Qualifications for Associate Mechanical Engineer:
A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
- Be completing or has completed their Master’s Degree from an accredited institution.
- Be majoring in or having majored in a Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
- Ability to perform structural engineering tasks associated with analysis, design, and/or testing of structures.
- Experience with at least one of the following Mechanical Analysis tools: NX FEMAP/NASTRAN, ABAQUS, HYPERMESH. (Equivalent spacecraft structural analysis tools may be considered on a case by case basis).
- Experience utilizing MATLAB
Preferred Qualifications for Analysis:
- Demonstrated leadership experience, preferably on university sponsored design projects or clubs.
- Experience with spacecraft or subsystem static/dynamic testing
- Experience utilizing MATLAB
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.7
- Experience with Structural Analysis of Dynamic Test Fixtures & Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE)
- Experience with one or more of the following types of testing: static load testing, sine/random vibration, mechanical shock testing, vibro-acoustic testing, and dynamics/kinematics testing
- Experience with Static/Dynamics Test Planning & Execution (Test Director Role)
- The ability to take initiative and coordinate planning of tests with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders
- The ability to create and maintain detailed and accurate test schedules and to coordinate test support in a fast-paced and changing environment
- Experience with preparing and presenting comprehensive Test Readiness Review (TRR) packages
- Experience with troubleshooting efforts, failure investigations, and implementation of lessons learned related to testing
- Test/Analysis Finite Element Model (FEM) correlation experience.
Basic Qualifications for Mechanical Engineer:
A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
- Be completing or has completed their Master’s Degree from an accredited institution.
- Be majoring in or having majored in a Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
- Ability to perform structural engineering tasks associated with analysis, design, and/or testing of structures.
- Experience with at least one of the following Mechanical Analysis tools such as NX FEMAP/NASTRAN, ABAQUS, HYPERMESH, HEEDS, SIMCENTER 3D and SIMCENTER TESTLAB. (Equivalent spacecraft structural analysis tools may be considered on a case-by-case basis).
- Experience utilizing MATLAB
Preferred Qualifications for Analysis:
- Demonstrated leadership experience, preferably on university sponsored design projects or clubs.
- Experience with spacecraft or subsystem static/dynamic testing
- Experience utilizing MATLAB
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.7
- Experience with Structural Analysis of Dynamic Test Fixtures & Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE)
- Experience with one or more of the following types of testing: static load testing, sine/random vibration, mechanical shock testing, vibro-acoustic testing, and dynamics/kinematics testing
- Experience with Static/Dynamics Test Planning & Execution (Test Director Role)
- The ability to take initiative and coordinate planning of tests with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders
- The ability to create and maintain detailed and accurate test schedules and to coordinate test support in a fast-paced and changing environment
- Experience with preparing and presenting comprehensive Test Readiness Review (TRR) packages
- Experience with troubleshooting efforts, failure investigations, and implementation of lessons learned related to testing
- Test/Analysis Finite Element Model (FEM) correlation experience.
Salary Range (Structural Analysis & Test Engineer 1): $72,100.00 – $108,100.00
Salary Range (Structural Analysis & Test Engineer 2): $87,200.00 – $130,800.00
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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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.
