Mechanical Structural Engineer - Level 5 - Dulles

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Mechanical Structural Engineer – Level 5 located in Dulles, VA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.   This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.   Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Performing static and dynamic structure analysis. • Reviewing requirements for materials, structure systems & subsystems. • Selecting appropriate technical information and data from applicable products. • Determining the technical principles involved, identifying the design path forward and computing the engineering characteristics to ensure consistency with the specifications design needs and requirements of space applications. • Releasing results as “technical documents” after review by the senior members of the team. • Developing innovative solutions and elaborating on design concepts. • Evaluating completed designs with supervisor and other technical groups, and making modifications necessary to achieve the most ideal design.  • Other duties as assigned   If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!     Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 12 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 10 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 8 years of professional experience.    • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance • Ability to perform structural engineering tasks associated with analysis, design, and/or testing of structures. • Experience with at least one of the following Mechanical Analysis tools such as NX FEMAP/NASTRAN, ABAQUS, HYPERMESH. (Equivalent spacecraft structural analysis tools may be considered on a case by case basis). • Space/Satellite domain expertise. • Experience with spacecraft or subsystem static/dynamic testing     Preferred Qualifications:    • Experience utilizing MATLAB • Active Top Secret clearance.     Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space   Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.   Northrop Grumman Total Rewards     #NoVASpace #SpaceEngJobs Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00 The