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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is looking for a Staff Structural Dynamics Engineer. This role is located on-site in Melbourne, FL.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

*This position will begin as part time, with the expectation of developing into a full time role.

Essential Functions:

• The Structural Dynamics Engineer acts as a subject matter expert specializing in vehicle structural dynamics supporting a development program.

• They will serve as a technical lead in all matters related to flutter, whirl flutter, aero-servoelastic analysis, and gust response analysis.

• The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in structural dynamic analysis with concentration in flow-structure coupling and aeroelastic analysis.

• Knowledge and familiarity with post flight data processing and the resulting data products pertaining to flutter and dynamics is also required. In addition, the successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter and will be proactive, forward-thinking, and able to lead a small team to rapid resolution of complex problems.

• You may be required to attend or present at internal program, customer and/or supplier technical exchange meetings and/or formal program milestone reviews to provide and/or obtain progress status updates.

Basic Qualifications:

• For Level 5: Must have a Bachelor's in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 14 years of experience in the design and integration of equipment OR a Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 12 years of experience in the design and integration of equipment.

• Active In-Scope DoD Secret clearance.

• Ability to obtain and maintain Active In-Scope DoD Top Secret clearance.

• Ability to perform role at part time.

• Ability to perform role full time when determined by the company.

• Supplier Management Team (SMT) experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering with an emphasis in aircraft loads and dynamics (flight loads, ground loads, flutter and aeroelasticity, etc.)

• Current active DoD Secret clearance or higher (with background investigation completed within the last 6 years or under continuous evaluation)

• Working knowledge of Structural Dynamics and Aeroelasticity design and test requirements including military standards and specifications.

• Experience drafting operational limits and interim flight clearances related to flutter and solid understanding of the USN aircraft certification process.

• Strong foundation in structural dynamic analysis with concentration in flow-structure coupling, aeroelastic analysis, and flight and ground vibration testing

• Experience with vibration, vibro-acoustics, shock response, and environment generation

• Experience in the use of industry standard loads and dynamics analysis software: NASTRAN, PATRAN, FEMAP, ZONAIR, ZAERO, FEMtools, Simcenter Testlab

• Experience with MATLAB , CAD Tools (NX), IADS, Fortran, Visual Studio

• Previous experience leading a team or project

Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00The 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.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.