Acoustic Analyst Level 3/4

About Northrop Grumman

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. We have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history; they're making history.

About the Team

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an Acoustic Analyst (Level 3 or 4) to support the development and ongoing support of world-class US Navy machinery, including turbines, generators, motors, and other system components. Based in Sunnyvale, CA, you will join a team dedicated to solving complex acoustic challenges.

In this role, you will use classical analysis techniques to establish an understanding of machinery acoustic performance and resolve issues. You will develop component and system-level predictive and simulation models, performing modal, vibration, direct frequency response, and sound transmission analyses to predict performance. A key part of your day involves gathering data from tests, analyzing results, and correlating model predictions to test data to validate approaches.

You will collaborate with cross-functional internal and customer teams, producing technical reports and presentations that summarize findings and recommendations for diverse stakeholders. You will also represent the team in customer-facing presentations. While prior acoustic analysis experience is not required, exposure to Finite Element Modeling is preferred.

Hiring Process & Application

The application period for this job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date, though this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Requirements to Note:

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance is required. No clearance is currently required to start, but one must be obtainable.
• Travel: This role requires travel, approximately 10% of the time.
• Relocation: Relocation assistance may be available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 the company website. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.