Staff Structural Analyst

Northrop Grumman•Melbourne, FL

8d•$152,900 - $229,300•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Staff Structural Analyst (Level 5) for its Vehicle Engineering team in Melbourne, Florida. The role performs advanced structural analysis and serves as a technical leader for complex vehicle structures. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment, handling diverse assignments and working with teams across all levels. The position involves 10% travel and requires an active U.S. Government Secret clearance at the start. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline and 12 years of related professional or military experience; or Master of Science in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related professional or military experience; or Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related professional or military 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, such as 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 the engineering lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Perform finite element modeling and analysis (FEM/FEA), using tools such as NASTRAN and/or ANSYS.
Apply structural engineering knowledge in solid mechanics, fatigue, damage tolerance, and composite materials, along with 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.
Manage supplier and customer relationships, including briefing, coordination, and follow-up.