Engineer Systems Modeling & Simulation - Level 2/3 : Loads & Dynamics

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Chandler, AZ +1 · Systems/Architecture/Test

Engineer Systems Modeling & Simulation at Northrop Grumman, focusing on developing dynamic models for launch vehicles, performing multi-body kinematics simulations for separation events, and analyzing responses during liftoff, ascent, and staging. Requires expertise in vibration theory, structural dynamics, rigid body dynamics, and finite element methods.

What you'd actually do

  1. Under limited supervision, the candidate will develop complex dynamic models of launch vehicles, verify model quality, and determine steady and transient launch vehicle responses during liftoff, ascent, and staging.
  2. Performing multi-body kinematics simulations for separation events like fairing deployment, staging, and spacecraft separation.
  3. Define scope of task, perform analyses utilizing appropriate classical and computer aided techniques, and prepare results for presentations and analysis reports.
  4. Contribute to the success of vital defense systems that protect the nation by supporting cutting-edge development of upcoming long-range missile defense interceptors, targets, space launch, and strike vehicles.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline
  • 2 years of related engineering experience (Level 2) or 5 years (Level 3)
  • Master’s degree in STEM with 0 years (Level 2) or 3 years (Level 3)
  • PhD in STEM with 1 year (Level 3)
  • Ability to obtain a US DoD Secret security clearance
  • In-depth knowledge of vibration theory
  • structural dynamics
  • rigid body dynamics
  • finite element methods

Nice to have

  • Active DoD Secret security clearance
  • Bachelors or Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • Proficiency in FEA software, preferably NASTRAN , ABAQUS, or Femap
  • Proficiency in MATLAB or Python
  • Ability to apply fundamental analytical techniques and prepare written analyses
  • Previous experience with launch vehicle coupled loads analysis (CLA) and Craig-Bampton models
  • Experience with modal test, modal analysis, or explicit dynamics/FEA
  • Familiarity with Linux

What the JD emphasized

  • Ability to obtain a US DoD Secret security clearance
  • In-depth knowledge of vibration theory, structural dynamics, rigid body dynamics, and finite element methods