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Sentinel – AVE Dynamics Engineer / Principal Dynamics Engineer

Sentinel – AVE Dynamics Engineer / Principal Dynamics Engineer

CompanyNorthrop Grumman
LocationHill AFB, UT, USA
Salary$77200 – $142900
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering or relevant technical field and 2 years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science; 0 Years with Masters
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering or relevant technical field and 5 years of relevant experience; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance
  • Knowledge and/or experience with static and structural dynamics analysis of spacecraft, aircraft, or missiles
  • Proficient in programming and use of MATLAB (or equivalent) for analysis and data manipulation
  • Proficient in Nastran (or equivalent)
  • Professional knowledge of missile and/or spacecraft structures, statics, strength of materials, structural dynamics principles, and methods
  • Experience evaluating designs using rigid body or flexible body analysis methods and tools
  • Proficiency with modern substructure modeling and assembly technology and component mode synthesis methods such as Craig-Bampton sub structuring
  • Experience in the planning and execution of static, vibration, acoustic, modal, and shock tests for aerospace flight hardware
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with adjacent disciplines (e.g. systems engineering, aerodynamics, stress analysis, design, test) in a highly integrated team environment
  • Ability and experience owning tasks, and driving the team to closure quickly, and efficiently.

Responsibilities

  • Perform loads development (primary structure and component level)
  • Shock and vibration environments determination
  • Component and system level testing and data evaluation.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Structural Mechanics program or equivalent from an accredited college/university
  • Experience working strategic or tactical missile programs
  • Experience with SEA and SEA tools such was wave6