Engineer or Principal Engineer Structural Analysis
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautic Systems is hiring a Structural Analysis Engineer or Principal Structural Analysis Engineer to join its team in Redondo Beach, California. The position is on the first shift with a 9/80 work schedule and requires travel 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The engineer will analyze, research, and develop structural engineering specifications for metals, non-metallic materials, and composite structures. The work includes analysis of metallic and composite airframe structures using tools such as PATRAN or FEMAP and other software applications. The role may be filled at Engineer (Level 2) or Principal Engineer (Level 3), depending on qualifications. A Secret clearance is not required to start, but the candidate must be able to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance and any required program access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
Requirements
- For Engineer level: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering and at least 2 years of Aerospace Structural Analysis experience, or a master’s degree in one of those engineering disciplines with no experience required.
- For Principal Engineer level: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering and at least 5 years of aerospace Structural Analysis experience; a master’s degree in one of those engineering disciplines and at least 3 years of experience; or a PhD with no prior experience required.
- 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.
- Ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain a final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance and any required program access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
- U.S. citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working on military aircraft.
- Knowledge of MIL-STD regulations as they pertain to aerospace structures.
- Previous structural analysis experience on the F35 Program and familiarity with Lockheed Martin tools such as IMAT, IDAT, and PDM.
- Proficiency in finite element analysis and modeling techniques, including manipulation of large finite element models.
Responsibilities
- Perform stress analysis for primary and secondary structures.
- Review completed analyses, drawings, and repairs for accuracy, clarity, and completeness.
- Collaborate 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 post-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.
- Use structural analysis methods and documentation, including hand-sheet analysis and manipulation of large Finite Element Models.
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
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
