As a Mechanical Analysis Engineer, you will develop and analyze propulsion tanks, pressure vessels, and associated test tooling. You will collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Test, and other Engineering functions to ensure successful execution and delivery of hardware.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following
Analyze and develop structural models for pressure vessels using metallic, non‑metallic, and composite materials.
Analyze stress, damage tolerance, and durability against design allowables and structural models.
Perform structural engineering in the areas of dynamics and loads, stability, metal plasticity, composites, fracture, and fatigue analysis.
Review performance specifications and develop analysis plans.
Reduce material characterization test data into analysis input properties and material capability properties.
Develop and document analysis methods and training packages.
Interact with design and development teams (including Design, Quality, Materials, and Manufacturing) to create and verify design solutions that meet technical, cost, and schedule requirements.
Support development of flight hardware from preliminary through detailed design, drawing release, manufacturing, integration, verification testing, and transportation.
Assist in the assessment and disposition of discrepant hardware and hardware anomalies.
Prepare and deliver presentations summarizing analysis results for internal review boards and external customer design reviews.
Utilize FEMAP, NX Nastran, Abaqus CAE, NASGRO, and a variety of other software applications.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 2 years of engineering experience
Experience with finite element modeling, running model checks, and troubleshooting errors
Understanding of loads development and analysis methods and the ability to provide recommendation on appropriate loads to use by other engineering teams
Preferred Qualifications
MS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
Proficiency in Femap, NASGRO, NX Nastran, Abaqus CAE, NX, and Matlab
Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience in performing static, dynamic, fatigue, damage tolerance analysis of both composites and/or metallic materials
Knowledge of composite materials application for extreme environments
Previous experience in aerospace manufacturing facility
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Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00
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.
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