Principal Engineer Structural
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Structural Analysis Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA. This position is fully onsite with a 4/10 schedule. Metallic and Composite Structural Analysis Engineer position requires experience in metallic structural analysis methods and documentation, detailed analysis procedures, load paths, load distribution, sizing, fittings/fasteners/joints/splices, acoustics/vibration familiarity, structural integrity plan, design criteria, stability, crippling, durability analysis and finite element modeling of structure. Desired skills include familiarity with layout sizing, and structural integrity evaluations. We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Requirements
- Bachelor's of Science degree in STEM and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Aerospace structural analysis
- OR MS degree in STEM with 3 years of experience in Aerospace structural analysis
- OR PhD degree in STEM with 1 years of experience in Aerospace structural analysis
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience performing structural analysis on the F35 Program
- Familiar with Lockheed Martin tools such as IMAT, IDAT, and PDM
- Experience in finite element analysis/modeling techniques, including manipulation of large finite element models.
Responsibilities
- Perform metallic structural analysis methods and documentation
- Conduct detailed analysis procedures
- Analyze load paths and load distribution
- Perform sizing analysis
- Analyze fittings, fasteners, joints, and splices
- Familiarity with acoustics/vibration
- Develop structural integrity plans
- Analyze design criteria
- Perform stability and crippling analysis
- Conduct durability analysis
- Perform finite element modeling of structure
- Familiarity with layout sizing
- Perform structural integrity evaluations
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Flexible work arrangements
- 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
- Phenomenal learning opportunities
- Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
- Very friendly team environment
- Overtime
- Shift differential
- Discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
