Staff Structural Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support you by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Staff Structural Engineer based out of Linthicum, MD.

What you’ll get to do:

This position includes both leadership of analysts and direct execution of structural analysis projects on airborne, shipboard, and ground-based structures.  Analysis tasks will encompass requirements and loads development, structural analysis (static and fatigue), and vibration analysis of metallic and composite structures.  Candidate will need a background in analysis of additive manufacturing metals, brazed assemblies, and composites.  Structural Lead tasks will include mentoring, estimating, planning, staffing recommendations, preparation of deliverable documentation and statusing program customers. Structural Leads are expected to work closely with Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads/Product Owners to: meet aggressive schedules, develop innovative solutions to complex technical problems, and advise program and functional management on technical risks and opportunities.  Staff Engineers are expected to work towards long term organizational goals, by improving processes, conducting research, and identifying efficiency and competitive advantage opportunities.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree with 12 years of experience, master’s degree with 10 years of experience, Ph.D. with 8 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields.

• U.S Citizenship is required
• The ability to obtain and/or maintain an Active DoD Secret clearance.
• The ability to obtain/maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Expertise with classical structural and finite element analysis including static, non-linear, modal, and vibration analysis.
• Expertise with FEA of detail parts and assemblies.
• Experience with development of composite and metallic material properties.
• Experience with the analysis of additively manufactured metallic parts.
• Familiarity with materials engineering and processes of composites, wrought metals, brazed metals and additively manufactured metals.
• Structural project leadership or stress team leadership experience, with responsibility for multiple analysts’ work.
• Experienced with presentation to external customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher
• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil Engineering or related field
• Significant experience with airborne products, environments and requirements.
• Significant experience with Siemens Simcenter 3D.
• Experience with pre-processor APIs or command languages.
• Experience with FAA certification, or DoD qualification of airborne products.

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assista