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Mechanical Structural Engineer - Level 3/4 - Northern Virginia
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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 3 or 4 located in Dulles 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. The East Engineering Vehicle and Mechanical Engineering team is looking for a Structural Analysis Engineer to assist an experienced team of mechanical engineers performing mechanical and structural analysis on one or more spacecraft systems or subsystems. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Responsibilities may include 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. This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below. Basic Qualifications: This requisition may be filled at either Level 3 or 4. Basic Qualifications for Mechanical/Structural Engineer 3 : • Bachelor’s degree in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineer, Math or related area (Mechanical Engineering or Degrees with a focus in Structural Analysis highly preferred)5+ years of experience OR Master’s Degree and 3+ years, OR a PhD. • Must have an active Top Secret security clearance at time of application • 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). Basic Qualifications for Mechanical/Structural Engineer 4 : • Bachelor’s degree in STEM - Science, Technology, Engineer, Math or related area (Mechanical Engineering or Degrees with a focus in Structural Analysis highly preferred) 8+ years of experience, Master’s Degree and 6+ years, OR a PhD and 3+ years. • Must have an active Top Secret security clearance at time of application • Abi