Engineer Structural : Level 2

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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector is looking for an Associate Engineer Structural/Engineer Structural to join the Structural Test team within Launch and Exploration at the Chandler, AZ facility.   Essential Functions: • Under minimal direction, perform a variety of structural engineering tasks of an analysis, design, or test nature • Apply theoretical knowledge and engineering techniques to the solution of analytical engineering problems • Select and/or modify proven methods, mathematical formulas, previous design and test information, handbook data or other available information related to the assignment • Stress and bolted joint analysis of ground support equipment, test fixtures, compliance structures, and flight structures • Take direction and address issues using skills obtained in the field of engineering, or related sciences as it relates to missile and space systems • Use classical stress and strain methods and software to predict structural integrity and failure and design flight components and ground support equipment to survive worst case loading conditions • Learn and develop proficiency with software (FEMAP, NX NASTRAN, MathCAD, etc) • Interpret, select, and apply specifications and customer requirements to accomplish specific analyses • Produce engineering documentation and technical reports/analyses to support design, integration, and testing efforts • Responsible for gathering, compiling, and interpreting technical data such as flight data, test data, or material test reports • Other duties upon request     Basic Qualifications:   • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 2 years of related engineering experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 0 years of related engineering experience • Ability to obtain a US Government Secret security clearance • Strong structural analysis background with demonstrated work experience and knowledge as a structural analyst • Ability to read engineering drawings, and specifications • Familiarity with finite element analysis, classical stress and strain methodology, engineering statics, and structural mechanics • Computer skills with standard word experience • Ability to listen effectively, take direction, and possess initiative to accomplish assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashion • Ability to lead a team in safely executing structural load testing Preferred Qualifications:   • 2-4 years’ experience in related field • Active US Government Secret security clearance, or higher at the time of application • FEMAP, NX NASTRAN, MathCAD experience • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Basic problem-solving skills • Previous experience in a lab, manufacturing, or test environment Primary L