Staff Mechanical Engineer

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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to join our Structures Analysis team within the Hardware Engineering Organization. Highly qualified and experienced individuals will be considered for a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer position. Our work includes, but is not limited to Airborne Multifunctional Sensors such as Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radars
https://www.northropgrumman.com/what-we-do/air/active-electronically-scanned-array-aesa-radars

The position is located in Linthicum, Maryland.

Position Overview:
This position includes both leadership of analysts and direct execution of structural analysis projects on airborne, shipboard, and ground based structures. Analysis tasks will encompass loads development, stress analysis (static and fatigue), and vibration analysis of metallic and composite structures. Structural Lead tasks will include mentoring, estimating, planning, staffing recommendations, preparation of deliverable documentation and statusing program customers. Structural Leads are expected to work closely with Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads/Product Owners to: meet aggressive schedules, develop innovative solutions to complex technical problems, and advise program and functional management on technical risks and opportunities. Staff Engineers are expected to work towards long term organizational goals, by improving processes, conducting research, and identifying efficiency and competitive advantage opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities may Include:

• Performing structural analysis on aerospace, shipboard, ground based, and space radar systems and structures.
• Loads development, stress analysis (static and fatigue), and vibration analysis of metallic and composite structures.
• Performing classical structural analysis, as well as, finite element analysis is essential. Utilizing excellent written and verbal communication skills are important for clear communication of results through reports and presentations.
• Collaborate in a team environment, mentor less experienced personnel, prioritize and organize tasks to support program milestones.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering.
• Typical minimum structural analysis experience / education: 14 years with Bachelors of Science; 12 years with Masters.
• Strong background in classical structural and finite element analysis including static, non-linear, modal, and vibration analysis.
• Awareness for cost reduction, weight management and structural efficiency.
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance per business requirements.
• Significant experience and comfort with FEA using NX.CAE(SimCenter 3D)/NX.Nastran, Ansys, or MSC Patran/Nastran
• Significant experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience developing FEMs at the detail and assembly levels.
• Structural project leadership or stress team leadership experience, with responsibility for multiple analysts' work.
• Comfort with presentation to internal and external customers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant experience with airborne products, environments and requirements.
• Experience with FAA certification, or DoD qualification of airborne products.
• Previous MRB Authority
• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Active Secret, or Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Experience with structural test applications, and composite material property development.

Working at Northrop Grumman:

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have the opportunity to work on revolutionary systems in the air, sea and on the ground, with global impact. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, and we drive to do what others think is impossible.

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Salary Range: $135,000 USD - $203,200 USD

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/ .

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.