Modeling and Simulation 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.

This position is on-site at our Plymouth, MN location. No remote work opportunities are available for this position.

Job Description/Responsibilities:

As a modeling and simulation engineer within the Warheads and Lethality group of Northrop Grumman’s Fuzing and Warheads unit, your responsibilities will be as a technical contributor on various product development or production programs. The primary focus of the tasking will be to perform physics-based simulations to predict performance of designs and determine resulting actions. You will work with other engineers, technicians, program managers and administrative personnel to accomplish your objectives.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Modeling and simulation, using advanced high strain rate Lagrangian and Eulerian computer hydrocodes, on a high-performance computing system.
• Utilize programming languages such as Python to develop varying simulation aids to aid the rapid development of designs.
• Participate as a member on an Integrated Product Team (IPT) warhead development programs, managing assigned responsibilities to accomplish program goals
• Lead/Conduct design trade studies to select the best possible design solution, taking into account factors including, but not limited to, system performance, strength, weight, manufacturability and cost.
• Three-dimensional mechanical modeling (CAD - computer aided design).
• Presentation of assigned work at program technical reviews and in written technical reports.
• Responsible for the design, fabrication and testing of components and assemblies related to fuzes and warheads. 
• Work with Business Development and Program Management to present warhead designs and warhead design capabilities to customers.

The selected candidate will clearly demonstrate strong leadership skills to achieve sustainable top performance. This candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate while challenging traditional ways of doing business. The selected candidate will demonstrate the following attributes:

• Results-oriented
• Innovative
• Analytical
• Critical problem-solving to resolve challenges in prioritization decisions
  • Thorough understanding of Modeling and Simulation processes
  • Recognize issues and rapidly conceptualize solutions to them
  • Maintain a continuous improvement mentality

Basic Qualifications:

• LEVEL 1: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Mechanical or Aerospace) or Computer Science Degree
• LEVEL 2: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Mechanical or Aerospace) or Computer Science Degree, plus 2 years of relevant experience. Or a Masters Degree and 0+ year of experience
• Experience in defense or aerospace industry preferred.
• Strong modeling and simulation skills or desire to learn, preferably with high strain rate tools such as CTH, ALE3D, EPIC, RADIOSS, LS-DYNA, or equivalent.
• Experience generating a finite element mesh with tools such as CUBIT or equivalent.
• Computer aided design (CAD) skills, preferably with PTC Creo (Pro-E) or SOLIDWORKS.
• Coding experience with computer programs such as Python or desire to learn.
• Possess an understanding of finite element analysis codes such as ANSYS or ABAQUS for structural analysis of designs.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to multitask and organize/prioritize job assignments in a rapidly changing, short turn-around environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Project).
• Ability to travel occasionally (approximately 4 to 10 times per year to m