Principal / Sr. Principal Structural Design Engineer
| Company | Northrop Grumman |
|---|---|
| Location | Hill AFB, UT, USA, El Segundo, CA, USA |
| Salary | $95300 – $206000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience, or 3 years of experience with a Master’s degree; 4 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 with ANSYS
- Proficient Post-processing using MATLAB, MathCAD, or EXCEL
- Proficient writer and able to verbally communicate technical content
Responsibilities
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficient writer and able to verbally communicate technical content
- Advanced or expert proficiency with ABAQUS, FEMAP, and ANSYS
- Exposure to structural test applications
- Experience with seismic analysis (ASCE 7)
- Exposure to missiles program requirements & with propulsion
- Navigate through NX 3D models and CPLM
- TeamCenter CPLM experience
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities
- Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations
- Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner
- Experience in leading/supporting a development engineering team
- Demonstrated experience working with customers to ensure project success
- Experience in performing in an Agile environment and knowledge/understanding of JIRA