Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Noise Vibration and Harshness Engineer Level 4 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. In this role, you will play a critical part in the development and management of machinery acoustics (vibrations and emitted noise), and mitigation strategies. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a passion for improving machinery quality and customer satisfaction. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to diagnose, analyze, and mitigate NVH issues, ensuring our machinery meet the most challenging standards.
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.
Basic Qualifications for level 4:

Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline with 8 years relevant work experience; or Master's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 6 years of relevant experience; or Ph.D in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 3 years relevant work experience.
* Experience with simulation software tools: Hypermesh, Nastran, Abaqus, MATLAB (or similar)
* Onsite support at Sunnyvale, CA campus 5 days per week required.
* 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.
Salary Range: $133,000 - $199,600
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.