Structural Analysis Engineer Level 2/3 - Multi-Body Dynamics - 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 Structural Analysis Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 located in Dulles, VA or McLean, 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 is for a Structural Analysis Engineer specializing in Multi-Body Dynamics (MBD) and kinematic simulation, reporting to the MBD/Analysis Manager. The successful candidate will join a growing team of MBD engineers responsible for performing motion simulations at both the system and subsystem levels in support of a wide range of space vehicle operations and maneuvers. The role involves developing and executing detailed kinematic simulations of complex mechanical, mechatronic, and robotic systems.   This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.   Your Role and Impact: • This role requires a strong understanding of computational methods and the ability to process and generate reliable interpretations of complex simulation and test data. • As an expert in Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE), the engineer in this role will perform highly technical work by co-simulating multiple CAE tools to execute complex analyses. Strong programming and modeling skills are required. The engineer may spend up to 10% of total working hours on the maintenance and deployment of engineering applications and computational resources, including specialized workstations and servers. • The role may also involve testing of prototypes and flight hardware, as well as correlation of simulation models with test results. • Responsibilities will include Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tasks, such as stress/strength, vibration, and loads and dynamics analyses. • This role requires regular commuting between our Dulles, VA and McLean, VA locations.   • Other duties as assigned   If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!     This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.   Basic Qualifications for Level 2 : • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.    • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance • Demonstrated excellence in a space vehicle dynamics/kinematics field such as structural design, stress analysis, materials, and/or vehicle dynamics.   Basic Qualifications for Level 3 : • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional expe