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.

Northrop Grumman’s 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 is currently seeking a Principal Dynamics Structural Analyst or Sr. Principal Dynamics Structural Analyst to work with our talented Advanced Weapons team located in Northridge, CA,. This will be an on-site position.

Responsibilities for this position include (but are not limited to):

As an engineer supporting the Loads and Environments team, the selected candidate will support the analysis needs of defense programs. Selected candidate will be expected to support in the development of structural loads, development of dynamic environments including shock, random vibration, sine vibration, and acoustic environments, support testing efforts of functional components to dynamic environments, and develop data analysis to ensure qualification of flight hardware, also to response to perform structural analysis task 50/50 split.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Dynamics / Structural Analyst 3:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering with a minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience; or a master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Proactive, strong analytical problem solving skills

Excellent time management, organization, interpersonal and communication skills

Able to clearly present technical information to all organizational levels.

Project and/or Systems Engineering skills are a plus.

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Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Dynamics / Structural Analyst 4:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering with a minimum of 8 years of relevant engineering experience; or a master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering with minimum of 6 years of relevant engineering experience

Proactive, strong analytical problem solving skills

Excellent time management, organization, interpersonal and communication skills

Able to clearly present technical information to all organizational levels

Project and/or Systems Engineering skills are a plus.

Required Qualifications:

Experience in a least one of the following areas:

Deriving structural loads

Creating FEA models

Modeling structural dynamics (Shock, Vibration, and acoustics)

Dynamic testing of components (shock and vibration)

Performing Modal Surveys

Analyzing time-series data

Experience with Computer skills including: Matlab, Python, NX, ANSYS, HyperMesh, Fortune, and NASTRAN

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s or PhD in aerospace or mechanical engineering with emphasis in structures, dynamics, or controls

Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering tools (MBSE)

Experience with Missile design and analysis

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Additional Requirements:

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA)

Ability and willingness to travel +10% of the time

Ability to obtain a DoD Secret or higher security clearance

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*Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley.

Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to enjoy shopping at the local Northridge Fashion Center or spend time at the local Recreation Center as well as easy access to nearby protected natural areas such as the Chatsworth Reservoir, the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Lake Balboa or within driving distance, spend a day at the beach or snow ski at our local mountains. With Cal State Northridge right in the heart of town, the area has an active college-town energy combined with family-friendly suburban charm. The stunning southern California climate makes for year-round easy living. With an average of 284 sunny days during the year, it is safe to say you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor activities to the fullest.

For more information, please click on this link below:

Northrop Grumman in Northridge-California - Northrop Grumman

Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00Salary Range 2: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.