Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Structural Engineer / Principal Structural Engineer. This position is located in Roy, UT or Manhattan Beach, CA 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: 

This requisition may be filled at either the Structural Engineer level (T02) or Principal Structural Engineer level (T03). 

Structural Engineer:  

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of experience, 0 years of experience with a Master's degree 

Principal Structural Engineer:  

• 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; 1 year of experience with PHD 

Required for Both Levels: 

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD secret security clearance.

• 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 

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

• Experience writer and able to verbally communicate technical content 

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These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: 

• 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