Principal Structural Analysis Engineer /Sr. Principal Structural Analysis Engineer

Northrop Grumman • Palmdale, CA

1d • $114,000 - $213,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Principal or Sr. Principal Structural Analysis Engineer for its team in Palmdale or El Segundo, California. The position supports a high-paced development effort through structural modification stress analysis and manufacturing engineering. The engineer analyzes, researches, and develops structural engineering specifications for product designs involving metallic, non-metallic, and composite materials; analyzes damage tolerance and durability of metal and composite airframe structures; and applies knowledge of random vibration analysis. Tools may include CATIA, FEMAP, PATRAN, Nastran, and other software applications. The position is assigned to a first-shift 9/80 schedule and requires travel 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.

The role requires an active U.S. Government Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program access through a Program Access Request before starting employment. Candidates must have experience in bonded composite and metallic structural analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structures, structural analysis methods and documentation, hand-sheet analysis, and developing and manipulating large finite element models.

The Principal level requires a bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and at least five years of relevant experience, or a STEM master's degree and at least three years. The Sr. Principal level requires a STEM bachelor's degree and at least eight years of relevant experience, or a STEM master's degree and at least six years. The stated salary ranges are $114,000–$171,000 for the Principal level and $142,200–$213,400 for the Sr. Principal level. Employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.

Requirements

• For the Principal level: a STEM bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience, including aerospace structural analysis, or a STEM master's degree and at least 3 years of such experience.
• For the Sr. Principal level: a STEM bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience, including aerospace structural analysis, or a STEM master's degree and at least 6 years of such experience.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance, with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program access via a Program Access Request before employment begins and within a reasonable time determined by the company.
• Experience in bonded composite structural analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structures.
• Experience in metallic structural analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structures.
• Experience in structural analysis methods and documentation, including hand-sheet analysis and development and manipulation of large finite element models.
• Experience using PATRAN or FEMAP.

Nice To Haves

• Current applicable Special Access Program clearance.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret or higher clearance, with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Experience working on Special Access Programs.
• Experience working on military aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Provide stress analysis for primary and secondary structures.
• Review completed analyses, drawings, and repairs for accuracy, clarity, and completeness.
• Coordinate and communicate clearly with other disciplines during the development of design solutions.
• Present and explain structural issues and solutions concisely to internal management and customer representatives.
• Maintain and improve part designs, equipment, and systems in support of production deliveries.
• Develop thorough, imaginative, practical solutions to difficult problems that are consistent with program objectives.
• Evaluate as-built products for conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications.
• Analyze damage tolerance and durability of metal and composite airframe structures.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior