Senior Principal Structural Analyst

Northrop Grumman•Melbourne, FL

13d•$122,800 - $184,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Senior Principal Structural Analyst (Level 4) for its Vehicle Engineering team in Melbourne, Florida. The role performs advanced structural analysis and provides technical leadership for complex vehicle structures. The successful candidate will work effectively in a dynamic, collaborative environment across diverse assignments and organizational levels. The position requires an active U.S. Government Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance. Relocation assistance may be available, and travel is approximately 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related professional or military experience; or a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related experience; or a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related experience.
Active U.S. Government Secret clearance with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time, as determined by business needs.
Experience in supplier/customer relationship management, including briefing, coordinating, and/or following up.

Nice To Haves

U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
Master's degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
Experience with the design, analysis, and integration of environmental control systems.
Experience with NX and/or CPLM.
Experience interpreting component detail drawings, specifications, installation drawings, and test procedures.
Experience writing or reviewing technical documents, including SSOWs, SRDs, ICDs, and SDRL reviews.
Experience leading, mentoring, and developing multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex technical solutions within cost and schedule constraints across engineering lifecycle phases.

Responsibilities

Perform finite element modeling and analysis (FEM/FEA) using tools such as NASTRAN and/or ANSYS.
Apply solid mechanics, fatigue, and damage tolerance knowledge, including experience with composite materials and CAD software.
Use classical structural analysis techniques, including free-body diagrams, statics, mechanics of materials, and structural dynamics.
Interpret component detail drawings, specifications, installation drawings, and test procedures to support structural analysis and integration.
Attend and present at internal program, customer, and supplier technical exchange meetings and formal program milestone reviews to provide and obtain technical progress updates.
Work as a self-starter with minimal direction and drive issues to closure.

Benefits

Relocation assistance may be available.
Learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
Collaborative workplace and family-oriented environment.
Work/life balance.
Health insurance and healthcare benefits.
9/80 schedule.
401(k) matching.
Life and disability insurance.
Company-paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.