Sr. Principal Engineer Modeling & Simulation: Loads & Dynamics

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The Mechanical Engineering Organization seeks Sr. Principal Engineer Modeling and Simulation at the Chandler, AZ facility.

Essential Functions- Loads & Dynamics:

• 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
• Performing multi-body kinematics simulations for separation events like fairing deployment, staging, and spacecraft separation
• Define scope of task, perform analyses utilizing appropriate classical and computer aided techniques, and prepare results for presentations and analysis reports
• 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
• Experience using data from various sources to develop forcing functions for loading events
• Ability to recognize need for and develop new methodologies for loads analysis

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 9 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 7 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 4 years of related engineering experience
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance
• In-depth knowledge of vibration theory, structural dynamics, rigid body dynamics, and finite element methods

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret security clearance, or higher
• Bachelors or Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Proficiency in FEA software, preferably NASTRAN , Hyperworks
• Proficiency in MATLAB
• 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

Salary Range: $112,000 USD - $168,000 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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.

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