Principal/Sr. Principal Structural Analysis Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Palmdale, CA

6d•$93,300 - $213,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Structural Analysis Engineer to join our team in Oklahoma City, OK; Palmdale, CA; or Whiteman AFB, MO. This position is for the 1st shift with a 9/80 work schedule. The primary role involves conducting structural modification stress analysis in a fast-paced development environment. We are looking for an engineer who can analyze, research, and develop structural engineering specifications for metals, non-metallic materials, and composite structures in product design. Responsibilities include analyzing damage tolerance and durability of metal and composite airframe structures, as well as performing random vibration analysis using tools such as Catia, FEMAP, Patran, Nastran, and other software applications.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Aerospace structural design OR an MS degree in STEM with 3 years of related experience OR a PhD in STEM and 1 year of related experience (for Principal level)
Bachelors Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of experience in Aerospace structural design OR an MS degree in STEM with 6 years of related experience OR a PhD in STEM and 4 years of related experience (for Senior Principal level)
Experience in bonded composite structural analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structures.
Experience in metallic structural analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structures.
Proficiency in structural analysis methods and documentation, including hand-sheet analysis and large Finite Element Model manipulation.
Familiarity with PATRAN or FEMAP.
Active US Government clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

Current U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret Clearance.
Experience with Special Access Programs.
Experience working on military aircraft.
Knowledge of MIL-STD regulations as they pertain to aerospace structures.
Experience with Catia.
Experience with Nastran.

Responsibilities

Perform stress analysis for primary and secondary structures.
Review completed analyses, drawings, and repairs for accuracy, clarity, and completeness.
Collaborate effectively with other disciplines during the design development process.
Present and explain structural issues and solutions clearly to internal management and customers.
Maintain and improve part designs, equipment, and systems to support production deliveries.
Develop comprehensive and practical solutions to complex problems that align with program objectives.
Evaluate as-built products for compliance with standards, procedures, and specifications.
Utilize structural analysis methods and documentation, including hand-sheet analysis and manipulation of large Finite Element Models.
Conduct structural modification stress analysis in a fast-paced development environment.
Analyze, research, and develop structural engineering specifications for metals, non-metallic materials, and composite structures in product design.
Analyze damage tolerance and durability of metal and composite airframe structures.
Perform random vibration analysis using tools such as Catia, FEMAP, Patran, Nastran, and other software applications.