Structural Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start.

Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems has an opening for either a Structural Engineer (level 2) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located in Oxnard, CA. Our Space Components division specializes in deployable systems for spacecraft such as reflectors, instrument booms, and various extendible support structures.

The selected candidate will be responsible for performing design analysis and testing of one or more of the spacecraft systems of subsystems. You will have ownership of your work from the concept creation through the design and analysis phases and may also participate in the manufacturing, testing, and integration of the systems.

Responsibilities:

• Perform static and dynamic structural analyses, review requirements for materials, structure systems & subsystems
• Document test plans and procedure requirements
• Participate and present in internal and external (customer) design reviews
• Strive for the highest possible structural performance that is also cost effective and assures complete reliability
• Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus towards common project goals of the program team, matrix organization, and customers

Basic Qualifications for Structural Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree from a STEM program with 2 years of engineering experience in finite element analysis and closed-form analysis
• Demonstrated experience with FEA analysis, preferably FEMAP/NASTRAN, for structural analysis of designs
• Spacecraft/aerospace materials experience for metals, adhesives, thermoplastics, etc.
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical system design
• Strong communication skills, oral and written
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to multitask and organize/prioritize job assignments in a fast-paced and gated-release engineering development environment
• US Citizenship required

Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

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, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.