Structural Engineer Lead Level 3/4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security.  Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.  Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Machinery Engineering team is seeking an innovative, self-driven Structural Engineer Lead Level 3 or 4 to join our dynamic, multifaceted team in Sunnyvale, CA.  As one of us, your mission will be to ensure that the devices we create, turn steam into electricity and propulsion for our nation’s newest submarines and aircraft carriers meeting the stringent standards our nation’s fleet requires.    

Responsibilities include:

• Developing component and system level finite element models using Hypermesh and post process analysis results using Hyperview, Matlab and Excel.  

• Performing linear finite element static, vibration, modal and direct frequency response, and response spectra analyses using Nastran.  

• Performing nonlinear static and transient finite element analyses using ABAQUS. 

• Performing fatigue, fracture mechanics, weld, bolting, and buckling calculations.

This requisition may be filled as a Structural Engineer Lead Level 3 or a Structural Engineer Lead Level 4 based on the qualifications listed below:

Basic Qualifications for Structural Engineer Lead Level 3:

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 5 years relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 3 years relevant experience.

• Experience with the following software tools: NX, Hypermesh, Nastran, Abaqus, and MATLAB.

• Must be a US citizen.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Basic Qualifications for Structural Engineer Lead Level 4:

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 8 years relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 6 years relevant work experience.

• Experience with the following software tools: NX, Hypermesh, Nastran, Abaqus, and MATLAB.

• Must be a US citizen.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in developing large system level finite element models using a wide variety of element types.  

• Experience in performing a wide variety of classical and finite element analysis solution types. 

• Understanding of turbine-generator systems and rotating machinery.

• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

• Lead experience with technical discussions and discrepancy resolution.

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 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.