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Loads & Dynamics : Engineer Systems Modeling & Simulation – Level 2/3
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-Arizona-Chandler
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About the role
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 an Loads & Dynamics : Engineer Systems Modeling & Simulation – Level 2/3 at the Chandler, AZ facility. Essential Functions- Loads & Dynamics: • Under limited supervision, the candidate will develop complex dynamic models of launch vehicles, verify model quality, and determine steady and transient launch vehicle responses during liftoff, ascent, and staging. • Performing multi-body kinematics simulations for separation events like fairing deployment, staging, and spacecraft separation. • Define scope of task, perform analyses utilizing appropriate classical and computer aided techniques, and prepare results for presentations and analysis reports. • Contribute to the success of vital defense systems that protect the nation by supporting cutting-edge development of upcoming long-range missile defense interceptors, targets, space launch, and strike vehicles. Basic Qualifications for Engineer Systems Modeling & Simulation - Level 2: • 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 STEM with 0 years of related engineering experience • Ability to obtain a US DoD Secret security clearance • In-depth knowledge of vibration theory, structural dynamics, rigid body dynamics, and finite element methods Basic Qualifications for Engineer Systems Modeling & Simulation - 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 DoD Secret security clearance • In-depth knowledge of vibration theory, structural dynamics, rigid body dynamics, and finite element methods Preferred Qualifications: • Active DoD Secret security clearance, or higher • Bachelors or 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 • Previous experience with launch vehicle coupled loads analysis (CLA) and Craig-Bampton models • Experience with modal test, modal analysis, or explicit dynamics/FEA • Familiarity with Linux Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00 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. Depending on the position, employe