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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an Acoustic Analyst level 2 or 3 to support the development and ongoing support of world-class US Navy machinery (turbines, generators, motors, and other system components based out of Sunnyvale, CA.
What You’ll get to Do:
- Use classical analysis techniques to establish an understanding of machinery acoustic performance and resolve issues.
- Develop a variety of component and system level predictive / simulation models.
- Perform modal, vibration, modal, direct frequency response, and sound transmission analyses to predict performance and resolve issues.
- Gather data from tests, and analyze the results.
- Correlate model predictions to test data to validate the approach / model.
- Work closely with cross-function internal and customer teams.
- Prepare technical reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.
This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on the qualifications listed below:
Basic Qualifications for Acoustic Analyst level 2:
- Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 2 years relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with no relevant work experience.
- Experience with simulation software tools: Hypermesh, Nastran, Abaqus, MATLAB (or similar)
- Must be a US citizen.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
Basic Qualifications for Acoustic Analyst level 3:
- Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 5 years relevant work experience; or Master’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 3 years of relevant experience; or Ph.D in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with no relevant work experience.
- Experience with simulation software tools: Hypermesh, Nastran, Abaqus, MATLAB (or similar)
- Must be a US citizen.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in developing system-level finite element models.
- Experience in performing a classical and finite element analysis solution types.
- Experience collecting and analyzing large data sets.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in STEM with 2 years relevant work experience
- Master's Degree in STEM with no relevant work experience
- Bachelor's Degree in STEM with 5 years relevant work experience
- Master's Degree in STEM with 3 years relevant work experience
- Ph.D. in STEM with no relevant work experience
- Experience with simulation software tools: Hypermesh, Nastran, Abaqus, MATLAB
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
- Experience developing system-level finite element models
- Experience performing classical and finite element analysis solution types
- Experience collecting and analyzing large data sets
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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