RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking a
Structural Analysis Engineer (Level 2) to join the Vehicle Engineering Directorate within Western Region Engineering. This position is located onsite in
Redondo Beach, California.
The
Structural Analysis Engineer will analyze, research, and develop structural-engineering specifications for metallic, non-metallic, and composite materials used in the design and operation of space-sector products. Responsibilities include evaluating stiffness/strength, durability, and design allowables, as well as creating structural models. Areas of specialization may encompass dynamics and loads (sine, random vibration, acoustic, shock), composite structures, bonded-joint analysis, stability, static stress, and fatigue. Primary tools include FEMAP, NX NASTRAN, Mathcad, MATLAB, CATIA, and various other software applications.
Additional job responsibilities of a
Structural Analysis Engineer include (but are not limited to):
- Metallic and composite structural analyses-develop detailed procedures, evaluate fittings/fasteners/joints/splices, apply acoustics/vibration expertise, plan structural-integrity testing, create design criteria, assess stability, crippling, durability, and conduct finite-element modeling.
- Layout sizing and structural-integrity evaluations.
- Review of material, system, and subsystem requirements.
- Create FEA models and perform system- and subsystem-level structural analyses.
- Participate in internal and external (customer) design reviews.
Basic Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline with 2 + years of engineering experience or Master's degree in STEM with 6 months of engineering experience.
- Experience with finite-element analysis tools (FEMAP, NASTRAN).
- Experience sizing metallic and composite structures.
- Must have active SCI access at the time of application or an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company, prior to the start date.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience working on Special Access Programs.
- Participation in multiple design cycles on spacecraft or aircraft development programs.
- Active SCI access with current polygraph.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00
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.
