Staff Principal Structural Engineer

Northrop Grumman • Iuka, MS

46d • $144,900 - $217,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Staff Structural Engineer in Iuka, Mississippi. The role supports aircraft structural repairs and related Material Review Board (MRB) and Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP) activities. The engineer analyzes discrepant detail parts and assemblies made from metal and composite materials using classical static-strength hand analysis, Durability and Damage Tolerance analysis, and finite element modeling and analysis. Analyses include documenting free-body diagrams, loading, shear and moment diagrams, and internal stresses. The position also calls for teamwork, mentoring less experienced personnel, prioritizing competing tasks, and developing solutions to complex problems. Relocation assistance may be available. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret and Special Access Program clearances; a Secret clearance is required to start.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and at least 12 years of experience, including aerospace structural analysis; or a master’s degree in a STEM discipline and at least 10 years of such experience; or a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and at least 8 years of such experience.
• Experience in bonded composite or metallic structural analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structures.
• Experience with finite element analysis.
• Proficiency in structural analysis methods and documentation, including hand-sheet analysis and manipulation of large finite element models.
• Experience with MRB-related activities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering (ME/AE) with at least 9 years of experience in structural analysis.
• Experience working on an ASIP-managed platform.
• Experience with AFGROW crack-growth software.
• Familiarity with FEMAP/NX Nastran.
• Experience developing dispositions for airframe discrepancies.
• Experience performing repairs on primary structure made of composite materials.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher.
• Background in aircraft structural design criteria, nonstandard repairs, and equivalent-strength analysis.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
• Northrop Grumman MRB EN/ST signature.

Responsibilities

• Perform classical static-strength hand analyses, Durability and Damage Tolerance analyses, and finite element modeling and analysis for discrepant aircraft parts and assemblies made from metal and composite materials.
• Develop and document structural analyses supporting aircraft repairs, including free-body diagrams, internal or external loading, shear and moment diagrams, and internal-stress calculations.
• Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities and the Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP).
• Collaborate in a team environment and mentor less experienced personnel.
• Prioritize and adjust tasks to achieve project results, including managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Analyze complex problems and develop solutions.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Vice President or Director employees may be eligible for long-term incentives.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

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