Dynamic Environments : Engineer Systems Modeling & Simulation - Level 3/4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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. The Mechanical Engineering Organization seeks a Dynamic Environments : Engineer Systems Modeling & Simulation - Level 3/4 at the Chandler, AZ facility. Essential Functions: • Develop environments such as random vibration, shock, and acoustics related to launch vehicle operations • Perform analyses using appropriate classical and computer aided techniques and prepare results for oral presentations, and written reports. • Perform random vibration and/or shock analysis • Build finite element and/or statistical energy analysis models for use in dynamic simulations • Generate dynamics test requirements and overall qualification test approach for avionics components and secondary structures • Execute vibration and shock testing from start-to-finish: pre-test analysis, sensor selection and installation, testing, data analysis, model correlation, and report generation) • Analyze acceleration and pressure time history data from ground test and flight for use in vibroacoustic analyses • Provide dynamic design guidelines and requirements to mechanical designers in early phases of hardware development Basic Qualifications for Level 3: • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 1 years of related engineering experience • Ability to obtain a US Government Secret security clearance • In-depth knowledge of vibration theory, structural dynamics, rigid body dynamics, and finite element methods Basic Qualifications for Level 4: • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 6 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 4 years of related engineering experience • Ability to obtain a US Government Secret security clearance • In-depth knowledge of vibration theory, structural dynamics, rigid body dynamics, and finite element methods Preferred Qualifications: • Active US Government Secret security clearance, or higher at the time of application • Bachelors, Master's in Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering • Proficiency in FEA software, preferably NASTRAN , ABAQUS, or Femap • Proficiency in MATLAB or Python • Ability to apply fundamental analytical techniques and prepare written analyses • Experience with modal test, modal analysis, or explicit dynamics/FEA • Familiarity with Linux Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00 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 responsibilitie