Engineer Structural
Northrop Grumman
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
**Description**
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our worlds biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our worlds biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.
Northrop Grumman Space System Sector is looking for an Engineer Structural 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 of an analysis, design, or test nature
+ Apply theoretical knowledge and engineering techniques to the solution of analytical engineering problems
+ Select and/or modify proven methods, mathematical formulas, previous design and test information, handbook data or other available information related to the assignment
+ Stress and bolted joint analysis of ground support equipment, test fixtures, compliance structures, and flight structures
+ Take direction and address issues using skills obtained in the field of engineering, or related structural integrity sciences as it relates to missile and space systems
+ Use classical stress and strain methods and software to predict structural integrity and failure and design flight components and ground equipment to survive worst-case loading conditions
+ Learn and develop proficiency with structural analysis software (FEMAP, NX NASTRAN, MathCAD, etc)
+ Interpret, select, and apply company/commercial/military specifications and customer requirements to accomplish specific analyses
+ Produce engineering documentation and technical reports/analyses to support design, integration, and testing efforts
+ Responsible for gathering, compiling, and interpreting technical data such as flight data, test data, or material test reports
+ Experience working on and analyzing different materials including metallic (steel, aluminum, titanium, etc.) and composite materials .
+ Other duties upon request
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 2 years of related engineering experience
+ Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance
+ Strong structural analysis background with demonstrated work experience and knowledge as a structural analyst
+ Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
+ Experience with finite element analysis, classical stress and strain methodology, engineering statics, and structural mechanics
+ Computer skills with standard word processing/spreadsheet experience
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Masters Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace principles
+ Active DoD Secret security clearance, or higher
+ FEMAP, NX NASTRAN, MathCAD experience
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
+ Basic problem-solving skills
+ Ability to listen effectively, take direction, and possess initiative to accomplish assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashion
Salary Range: $71,100.00 - $106,700.00
Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority** . The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .
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 most positions.
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Posted: 2022-10-20 Expires: 2023-04-17