{"id":"3494941361","title":"Dynamic & Structural Engineer Level 3/4 (AHT)","posted_at":"2026-05-28T17:06:34.000Z","apply_url":"https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-California-Northridge/Dynamic---Structural-Engineer-Level-3-4--AHT-_R10232976-1","locations":["Northridge, CA"],"employment_type":"full_time","workplace_type":null,"seniority_level":"mid","description_language":"en","source_name":"workday","source_url":"https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-California-Northridge/Dynamic---Structural-Engineer-Level-3-4--AHT-_R10232976-1","salary":{"min":114000,"max":171000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","display":"$114,000–$171,000"},"job_summary":null,"job_description":null,"description_preview":"RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At 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 Advanced Weapon Systems has an opening for a Structural Dynamics Engineer to join our Loads & Environments/Structural Analysis team. This position will be at our AW (Advanced Weapons) Division facility located in Woodland Hills, CA. This position is required to be full-time, on-site in the Woodland Hills, CA location. No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position. Applicants must have ability to obtain and maintain a US Government DoD Secret security clearance. The Structural Dynamics Engineer develops Loads and Environments based on design requirement, also partially perform Structural Analysis to include detail structural analysis, performing detailed technical reviews of drawings, specifications and manufacturing plans that designs, analyses, tests, and validates high‑performance structures for defense missile platforms. The role focuses on understanding and controlling the dynamic response of complex structural assemblies under operational loads (e.g., vibration, shock, acoustic, aerodynamic, blast, and impact). Roles and Responsibilities: Develop predictive models, conduct experimental testing, and translate results into robust, low‑mass, high‑reliability designs that meet stringent defense specifications and certification requirements. Analyze, research, and develop materials and their related application processes for use in the engineering design of and/or applications in structures, systems and subsystems Apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material science to investigate material issues and provide solutions Support in the development of structural loads, development of dynamic environments including shock, random vibration, sine vibration, and acoustic environments Support testing efforts of functional components to dynamic environments Develop data analysis to ensure qualification of flight hardware, also to response to perform structural analysis task at needed base. As partial structural role, needs to perform static/fatigue/damage tolerance analysis Basic Qualifications for a Structural Dynamics Engineer 3: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering with a minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience; or a master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering with a minimum of 3 years of relevant engineering experience Experience in a least one of the following areas: Deriving structural loads, Creating FEA models, Modeling structural dynamics (Shock, Vibration, and acoustics), Dynamic testing of components (shock and vibration), Performing Modal Surveys, Analyzing time-series data Familiar with PDR/CDR Current US Government DoD Secret security clearance adjudicated within the past 5 years and ability to be cleared for SAP. Basic Qualifications for Structural Dynamics Engineer 4: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering with a minimum of 8 years of relevant engineering experience; or a master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering with a minimum of 6 years of relevant engineering experience Experience in at least one of the following areas: Deriving structural loads, Creating FEA models, Modeling structural dynamics (Shock, Vibration, and acoustics), Dynamic testing of components (shock and vibration), Performing Modal Surveys, and/or Analyzing time-series data Experience with systems engineering design and analysis in the aerospace or defense industry Familiar with PDR/CDR Current US Government DoD Secret security clearance adjudicated within the past 5 years and ability to be cleared for SAP. Preferred Qualifications: Degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering with emphasis in structures, or dynamics Excellent written and oral communication skills Knowledge and experienced about dynamics on Missile Software requirement: ANSYS/PATRAN/NASTRAN/FEMAP. Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00 The 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. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.","visa_sponsorship":null,"experience_years_min":null,"job_address":null,"job_city":null,"job_state":null,"job_country":null,"location_lat":34.2409056,"location_lng":-118.56356470000001,"keywords":["qualification","communication","performance","engineering","predictive","security","hardware","business","modeling","research","account","analyze","testing","develop","design","email","phone","Legal","data"],"company":{"name":"Northrop Grumman","logo_url":"https://img.logo.dev/northropgrumman.com?token=pk_fWx5G5QrQMm-0Ud8BW3mBg&size=64&format=png","description":"Northrop Grumman is an aerospace and defense technology company that provides systems, products, and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics and 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