Sobre este puesto de Structural Engineer - Level 3 or Level 4 en Northrop Grumman
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.Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Structural Engineer - Level 3 or Level 4 to join our MEP Team. This position can be located in either Goleta, CA or Oxnard, CA.
This position can be filled at a level 2 or level 3.
Northrop Grumman Mission Enabling Products (MEP) Business Unit designs, builds, and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include satellites and associated space components and services, launch vehicles and related propulsion systems, missile products, subsystems and defense electronics, precision weapons, armament systems, and advanced aerospace structures.
Learn more about Mission Enabling Products at our website: Mission Enabling Products | Northrop Grumman
Overview
Reporting to the Structural Engineering Manager, the Structural Engineer 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.
Role and 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 or Level 3:
Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 5 years engineering experience in finite element analysis and closed-form analysis
Demonstrated experience with FEA analysis, ie: NASTRAN, for structural analysis of designs
Experience with spacecraft/aerospace materials in metals, adhesives, thermoplastics, etc.
Demonstrated understanding of mechanical system design
Experience providing technical leadership and mentorship to engineers
US Citizenship is required
Basic Qualifications or Level 4:
Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 9 years engineering experience in finite element analysis and closed-form analysis
Demonstrated experience with FEA analysis, ie: NASTRAN, for structural analysis of designs
Experience with spacecraft/aerospace materials in metals, adhesives, thermoplastics, etc.
Demonstrated understanding of mechanical system design
Experience providing technical leadership and mentorship to engineers
US Citizenship is required
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in a STEM discipline
Experience with structures and mechanisms for moving mechanical assemblies such as solar arrays, booms, and other support structures and mechanisms for satellite subsystems
4 or more years of direct Structural Engineering experience, preferably in the spacecraft or aerospace industry, with significant project ownership
Detailed mechanical design knowledge of structures, mechanisms, release and drive actuators, and material selection
Working knowledge of applicable manufacturing processes such as machining, finishing, and rapid prototyping
Problem solving skills with hands-on project experience
Self-motivated with excellent technical communication skills
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