Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense company developing technologies for air, cyber, land, sea and space missions. Its work includes military and satellite communications, microelectronics manufacturing and other advanced systems designed to address complex challenges across the defense sector. The company supports careers for professionals at different stages, including veterans and entry-level candidates, while also pursuing sustainability initiatives.
Northrop Grumman Mechanical Structural Engineer Level 2/3 – Onsite, Northern Virginia
Analyze spacecraft structures and subsystems for Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector in an onsite Northern Virginia role. Apply static and dynamic analysis methods while documenting engineering designs and results.
United States
Virginia$91,800 – $137,600 / year
On-siteFull-timeJuniorMiddleEnglish RequiredCivil EngineerDescription
- Conduct static and dynamic structural analyses
- Review material, structural-system, and subsystem requirements
- Select relevant technical data and information from applicable products
- Define engineering principles, design approaches, and characteristics for space applications
- Publish technical documentation after review by senior team members
- Develop innovative solutions and expand design concepts
- Assess completed designs with supervisors and partner engineering groups
- Revise designs to satisfy specifications and requirements
- Support experienced mechanical engineers with spacecraft and subsystem mechanical and structural analyses
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM or a related field plus 2 or more years of experience, or a master’s degree, for Mechanical/Structural Engineer 2
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM or a related field plus 5 or more years of experience, a master’s degree plus 3 or more years, or a PhD, for Mechanical/Structural Engineer 3
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Capability to perform structural engineering work involving structural analysis, design, and/or testing
- Experience using at least one mechanical analysis tool: NX FEMAP/NASTRAN, ABAQUS, or HYPERMESH
- Comparable spacecraft structural analysis tools may be evaluated individually
- Spacecraft or subsystem static and dynamic testing experience preferred
- MATLAB experience preferred
- U.S. citizenship required for positions involving a government clearance and certain other restricted roles
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential overtime
- Shift differential
- Discretionary bonus
- Potential long-term incentives for Vice President or Director positions