Principal or Sr. Principal Structural Engineer - Aircraft Loads
About The Position
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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is hiring a Principal or Sr. Principal Aircraft Loads Engineer to join our Vehicle Engineering team of qualified, diverse individuals in Melbourne, Florida or El Segundo, CA.
Requirements
- Principal Engineer: Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 years of relevant experience; OR Masters of Science (MS) in a STEM discipline and 3 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of relevant experience
- Sr. Principal Engineer: BS in a STEM discipline and 8 years of relevant experience; OR MS in a STEM discipline and 6 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of relevant experience
- Experience with aircraft loads (flight/aero loads, ground loads)
- Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering with an emphasis on aircraft loads (flight loads, ground loads)
- Advanced knowledge of detailed ground and flight loads and load mitigation
- Experience with analysis of flight / ground loads to include steady state maneuvers, abrupt maneuvers, gust response, control surface hinge moments, and developing loads for miscellaneous conditions such as canopy, door, pressurization, engine mount, external store, tie-down/mooring, and aerial refueling.
- Experience in the use of industry standard loads and dynamics analysis software such as NASTRAN, PATRAN, FEMAP, ZONAIR, ZAERO, ZEUS
- Experience with MATLAB and CAD Tools (NX)
Responsibilities
- Perform analysis for flight loads.
- Be proactive, forward-thinking, and able to work with a small team to rapid resolution of complex technical loads problems.
- Convey complex technical problems diplomatically and professionally to both other engineering disciplines and leadership.
- Work well in a team environment and form connections across disciplines including flight controls, mass properties, stress, and mechanism teams.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
