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Northrop Grumman's Space Systems sector is seeking a Sr Principal Structural Engineer . This position is in our Strategic Deterrent Systems Division to execute the Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase of the Sentinel Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program in support of the United States Air Force. This position will be located on campus in Roy, UT .
What You'll Get To Do:
The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Space System team supporting the Air Force's Sentinel program. This will include development, production and deployment of Launch Equipment hardware and systems for each weapon system facility. The selected candidate will work in a dynamic people-focused environment where he/she will interact with users, customers and other engineers. Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:
Executing linear and nonlinear structural analysis scope using ABAQUS and/or ANSYS.
Executing analysis efforts to support Launch Equipment design. This includes finite element (static, transient, buckling, modal), fatigue, random vibration, weld and bolted joint analyses.
Supporting test objective development for model validation and qualification.
Generate analysis documentation artifacts and prepare CDRL for customer deliveries.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) with 9 years' experience; 7 years' experience with a Master's degree; or 4 years' experience with a PhD.
Active DoD Secret clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years.
Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Experience running dynamic and static analysis
Experience with ANSYS
Proficient Post-processing using MATLAB, MathCAD, or EXCEL
Proficient writer and able to verbally communicate technical content
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
Proficiency with ABAQUS, FEMAP, and ANSYS
Exposure to structural test applications
Experience with seismic analysis (ASCE 7)
Exposure to missiles program requirements & with propulsion
Navigate through NX 3D models and CPLM
TeamCenter CPLM experience
Salary Range: $112,000 - $168,000
Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority . The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .
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