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Structural Analysis Engineer Level 2/3 - Multi-Body Dynamics - Dulles

Northrop Grumman

Dulles, VAFull-time$92–138K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$92–138K/yr
Location
Dulles, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Top Secret clearance

Job overview

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector seeks a Structural Analysis Engineer specializing in multi-body dynamics and kinematic simulation. The engineer will develop and execute simulations of complex mechanical, mechatronic, and robotic systems supporting space vehicle operations, and perform computational analyses and finite element work. The position is 100% onsite, requires regular commuting between Dulles and McLean, and follows a 9/80 schedule.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Computational MethodsSpace Vehicle DynamicsKinematicsStructural DesignStress AnalysisMaterialsVehicle DynamicsLeadershipManagementSimcenter 3D MotionHEEDS MDOAmesimController ModelingMATLAB/Simulink

Qualifications

Bachelor's in STEM + 2 Yrs or Master's + 0 YrsBachelor's in STEM + 5 Yrs, Master's + 3 Yrs or PhD + 1 YrTop Secret Clearance Eligibility3+ Years Space Simulation Experience

Benefits

Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Structural Analysis Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 located in Dulles, VA or McLean, VA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

This position is for a Structural Analysis Engineer specializing in Multi-Body Dynamics (MBD) and kinematic simulation, reporting to the MBD/Analysis Manager. The successful candidate will join a growing team of MBD engineers responsible for performing motion simulations at both the system and subsystem levels in support of a wide range of space vehicle operations and maneuvers. The role involves developing and executing detailed kinematic simulations of complex mechanical, mechatronic, and robotic systems.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Your Role and Impact:

  • This role requires a strong understanding of computational methods and the ability to process and generate reliable interpretations of complex simulation and test data.

  • As an expert in Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE), the engineer in this role will perform highly technical work by co-simulating multiple CAE tools to execute complex analyses. Strong programming and modeling skills are required. The engineer may spend up to 10% of total working hours on the maintenance and deployment of engineering applications and computational resources, including specialized workstations and servers.

  • The role may also involve testing of prototypes and flight hardware, as well as correlation of simulation models with test results.

  • Responsibilities will include Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tasks, such as stress/strength, vibration, and loads and dynamics analyses.

  • This role requires regular commuting between our Dulles, VA and McLean, VA locations.

  • Other duties as assigned

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2 :

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.

  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance

  • Demonstrated excellence in a space vehicle dynamics/kinematics field such as structural design, stress analysis, materials, and/or vehicle dynamics.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3 :

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.

  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance

  • Demonstrated excellence in a space vehicle dynamics/kinematics field such as structural design, stress analysis, materials, and/or vehicle dynamics.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of space system simulation engineering experience.

  • Demonstrated success in leadership/management roles.

  • Experience with Simcenter 3D Motion, HEEDS MDO, and/or Amesim simulation tools.

  • Experience in controller modeling using Matlab/Simulink

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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.

Job Category: Engineering

How this job compares

Set against the 534 open Simulation Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 8, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$92–138K/yr
  • US median$129–199K/yr378 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $115K, is 30% below the US median midpoint ($164K) — in the lowest quarter of Simulation Engineer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 16 open Simulation Engineer jobs in Virginia and 534 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Simulation Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 428 postings).
Education
204 of the 534 open Simulation Engineer jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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