Northrop Grumman

Principal / Sr. Principal Mechanical Analysis Engineer

Northrop Grumman$103K — $155K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years' experience, Master's with 3 years, or Ph.D. with 0 years
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Active Secret clearance is necessary
  • Experience with ANSYS for FEA model development
  • Knowledge in at least 3 analysis topics (FEA, static, dynamic, etc.)
  • Proficiency in validating simulation results and performing joint analyses
  • Ability to work on-site in Woodland Hills, CA

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a technical contributor to the Analysis Engineering Team
  • Analyze structures to assess structural viability for certification
  • Conduct structural analysis of mechanical systems using automated methods
  • Develop Finite Element Models (FEMs) with CAD geometry
  • Review engineering drawings and perform compliance analyses
  • Handle large-scale finite element models effectively
  • Document analysis methods and test plans, and support design review presentations

Benefits

  • Health, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401k with employer matching
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance options
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
  • Paid Time Off with a 9/80 work schedule for every other Friday off
  • Employee Discounts on various services
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

We are looking for you to join our team as a Mechanical Analysis Engineer based out of Woodland Hills, CA. As a Mechanical Analysis Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of model-based engineering and agile practices, we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.

Based in our Woodland Hills, CA office, this position will support senior mechanical engineers in the design of military avionics including inertial navigation and measurement systems and mission computers for the Sentinel program. This position is not eligible for remote work. This position will be 100% on-site. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

This requisition may be filled as a Principal Mechanical Analysis Engineer or a Senior Principal Mechanical Analysis Engineer.

Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Serve as technical individual contributor for the Analysis Engineering Team
  • Understanding of the requirements and methods of analyzing structures to determine structural viability that leads to certification
  • Perform structural analysis including static, dynamics, stability, and damage tolerance analysis of metallic structures, mechanical systems, electromechanical systems, and equipment, by hand and by using the automated methods and procedures approved for the program
  • Build Finite Element Models (FEMs) using CAD geometry, meshing, and running solutions
  • Review drawings, requirements for materials, structure systems & subsystems and perform required analyses to demonstrate compliance.
  • Able to manipulate large scale finite element models
  • Document structural analysis methods and implementation using calculation aids and propose new methods depending on the needs of the project
  • Compute margins using appropriate analysis methods
  • Document static/dynamic test plans and procedure requirements
  • Participate and present in internal and external (customer) design reviews
  • Able to support material review board (MRB) and nonconformance to ensure we have sound structural substantiation
  • Solid understanding and background in loads development, preliminary and detailed design, static analysis, FEM, D&DT, fatigue, bolted and bonded interfaces, repair, structural test, and in-service mods, repairs and extensions
  • Candidate must be able to collaborate in a team environment, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously, and comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions


Basic Qualifications for a Principal Mechanical Analysis Engineer:
  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, a Master's degree with 3 years of experience or a Ph.D. with 0 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Active US Government Secret clearance is required
  • Experience with developing FEA models and conducting analyses in ANSYS
  • Experience in 3 or more of the following topics: system/sub-system FEA modeling/analysis, piece parts, static, modal, buckling, dynamic (sine, random, acoustic), thermal strength/distortion, and bolted joint analyses
  • Ability to verify validity of simulation results by hand-calcs and/or comparison with heritage programs and to perform bolted joint analyses
  • Ability to work on site in Woodland Hills, Ca as required by this position


Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Mechanical Analysis Engineer:
  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree with 6 years of experience or a Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Active US Government Secret clearance is required
  • Experience with developing FEA models and conducting analyses in ANSYS
  • Experience in 3 or more of the following topics: system/sub-system FEA modeling/analysis, piece parts, static, modal, buckling, dynamic (sine, random, acoustic), thermal strength/distortion, and bolted joint analyses
  • Ability to verify validity of simulation results by hand-calcs and/or comparison with heritage programs and to perform bolted joint analyses
  • Ability to work on site in Woodland Hills, Ca as required by this position


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Thermal analysis experience
  • CCA analysis experience
  • Prior experience with 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software applications
  • Experience in test planning, test support, and data reduction
  • Experience supporting mechanical analysis of circuit card design
  • Demonstrated high degree of creativity and ability to solve a wide range of difficult problems
  • Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, willing to learn, experience working in a team environment
  • Competence and confidence working under pressure on requests with short turn-around times


As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401k
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health & Wellness Resources
  • Employee Discounts


Link to Benefits: https://totalrewards.northropgrumman.com/

This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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