RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Structural Design Engineer. This position is located in Roy, UT or Huntsville, AL and supports the Sentinel program. 

What You’ll Get To Do: 

• Executing linear and nonlinear structural analysis scope using ABAQUS, Ansys, and/or FEMAP (w/Nastran solver). 

• Executing analysis efforts to support deployable mechanical mechanisms. This includes finite element (static, transient, buckling, modal), fatigue, random vibration, weld and bolted joint analyses. 

• Supporting test objective development for model verification/validation and qualification. 

• Generate analysis documentation artifacts and prepare CDRL for customer deliveries. 

• Support the ADP lead in analyzing mechanical equipment, components, products, and systems. 

• Drive the analysis and development of the mechanical portion of the System Integration owned by the ADPs.  

• Deliver required ADPs on time to meet program objectives. 

• Integrate System Integration ADPs with the various element teams to proactively eliminate disconnects. 

• Identify gaps and holes within the analysis and/or requirements and provide a path forward for resolution that is cost effective, innovative, and has minimal impact to others while filling the gap/hole. 

• Ensure the developed technical solution and ADPs meet the analysis and design requirements and product specifications from the various element/configured item specifications. 

• Recommend actions to representatives for coordinated product solution. 

• Support digital transformation initiatives relating to ADP development and release. 

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense 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 

This positions 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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. 

You’ll Bring These Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 12 years of experience, or 10 years of experience with a Master's degree; 8 years of experience with PHD 

• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years 

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs 

• Experience using Microsoft (MS) Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Project and Engineering Scheduling tools or applications. 

• Experience running dynamic and static analysis 

• Experience using one or more of the following: ANSYS. Will accept employees with Femap/Nastran or Abaqus experience, but they may need training to use Ansys. 

• Proficient Post-processing using MATLAB, MathCAD, or EXCEL 

• Proficient writer and able to verbally communicate technical content 

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: 

• Proficient writer and able to verbally communicate technical content 

• Advanced or expert proficiency with ABAQUS, FEMAP, and ANSYS 

• Exposure to structural test application