Structural Engineer Level 2 / 3

Northrop Grumman

Structural Engineer developing component and system level finite element models and performing analyses for Northrop Grumman. Collaborating with teams to provide innovative solutions in structural engineering.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California, Maryland, Mississippi • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $79,300 - $137,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop component and system level finite element models using Hypermesh and post process analysis results using Hyperview, Matlab and Excel
Perform linear finite element static, transient, vibration, modal and direct frequency response, and response spectra analyses using Nastran and Abaqus

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors of Science in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 2 years applicable experience; or a Masters of Science in a STEM discipline with no experience
Experience working in a structural analysis role
Demonstrated skills communicating technical and/or programmatic ideas and information both to peers and up to engineering management and manufacturing customers
Experience in performing a variety of classical and analysis software solution types, such as bolted joint and weld analyses
US citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
Work on site minimum of 3 days per week at selected site location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

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Hard Skills & Tools

finite element modelingstatic analysistransient analysisvibration analysismodal analysisfrequency response analysisresponse spectra analysisstructural analysisclassical analysissoftware solution types

Soft Skills

communication skillstechnical communicationprogrammatic communicationinterpersonal skillspresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelors of ScienceMasters of ScienceDoD Secret security clearance