RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Space System Sector has an opening for an Engineer Structural - Level 2/3 to join the Structural Analysis and Test team within Launch Vehicles at the Chandler, AZ facility.
Essential Functions:- Under minimal direction, perform a variety of structural engineering tasks to support design, analysis, and test of missile and launch vehicle systems
- Generate safety factors for stress, stiffness, buckling, bolted joints, fracture, and other relatable structural failure modes
- Work in team environment and address issues using skills obtained in the field of engineering related to structural integrity sciences
- The use of finite element software (FEA) in structural analysis
- Interpret, select, and apply specifications and customer requirements to accomplish specific goals
- Produce engineering documentation and technical reports
- Determine appropriate test levels and instrumentation to support the qualification and acceptance of flight structures
Basic Qualifications for Engineer Structural - 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, or higher
- Structural analysis background with demonstrated work experience and knowledge
- Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
- Computer skills with standard word processing/spreadsheet experience
- Ability to listen effectively, take direction, and possess initiative to accomplish assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashion
Basic Qualifications for Engineer Structural - 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 experience
- Ability to obtain a US Government Secret security clearance, or higher
- Strong structural analysis background with demonstrated work experience and knowledge
- Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
- Computer skills with standard word processing/spreadsheet experience
- Ability to listen effectively, take direction, and possess initiative to accomplish assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashion
Preferred Qualifications: - MS, or PhD in related field
- Active US Government Secret security clearance, or higher at the time of application
- Experience working with high performance flight structures
- FEMAP, NX NASTRAN finite element analysis software
- ANSYS, ABAQUS, and other software package experience also considered
- Research and experience working with high temperatures, and effects in structural mechanics
- Thermal loading, advanced high temperature materials, structural responses, and development testing
- Working knowledge of CMC material systems
- Scripting and AI use in fields of engineering and data sciences
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00
Secondary Level 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. 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.
