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Manager 2 Structural Analysis Engineering

Manager 2 Structural Analysis Engineering

CompanyNorthrop Grumman
LocationHill AFB, UT, USA
Salary$127700 – $191500
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field and 9 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in a relevant STEM field and 7 years of relevant experience
  • Experience with finite element modeling
  • Experience in performing static, dynamic, fatigue, damage tolerance analysis of both composites and metallic materials
  • A solid understanding of loads development and analysis methods and the ability to provide recommendation on appropriate loads to use by other engineering teams
  • Experience in writing technical reports and presenting data in a clear and concise manner
  • Experience with structural analysis methods and implementation using calculation aids and proposing new analysis methods
  • Must have an Active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment. This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Responsibilities

  • Serve in dual capacities as technical individual contributor as well as functional manager for Structural Analysis Engineering Team of approximately 6-10 engineers
  • Understanding of the requirements and methods of analyzing composite structures to determine structural viability that leads to certification
  • Perform structural analysis including static, dynamics, stability, and damage tolerance analysis
  • Build Finite Element Models (FEMs) using CAD geometry, meshing, and running solutions
  • Able to manipulate large scale finite element models
  • Document structural analysis methods and implementation using calculation aids and propose new methods depending on the needs of the project
  • Compute margins using appropriate analysis methods
  • Able to support material review board (MRB) and nonconformance to ensure we have sound structural substantiation
  • Solid understanding and background in loads development, preliminary and detailed design, static analysis, FEM, D&DT, fatigue, bolted and bonded interfaces, repair, structural test, and in-service mods, repairs and extensions
  • Lead root cause and corrective action requirement analysis
  • Manage execution of the program requirements to technical, cost and schedule objectives
  • Provide challenging and stretching tasks and assignments to key talent in the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials, Manufacturing, or Chemical Engineering
  • Current, active DoD Secret Security Clearance
  • Prior leadership experience in a managerial, lead, or supervisory capacity
  • Experience in composite materials testing methods, procedures, failure modes, environmental effects, and bonded composite joints
  • Experience with any of the following software packages: Siemens NX, AFGROW, ANSYS Abaqus CAE, Femap, Nastran, Matlab, Visual Basic
  • Experience with aircraft certification for both military and commercial airplanes
  • Metallic and Composite structural analysis methods development
  • A solid understanding of loads development used for structural analysis
  • Knowledge of composite materials and manufacturing
  • Experience in test planning, test support, and data reduction
  • Experience supporting MRB