Structural Analysis Engineer (Active TS or SCI)
About The Position
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer (Level 2) to join the Vehicle Engineering Directorate within Western Region Engineering. This position is located onsite in Redondo Beach, California.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline with 2 + years of engineering experience or Master’s degree in STEM with 6 months of engineering experience.
- Experience with finite‑element analysis tools (FEMAP, NASTRAN).
- Experience sizing metallic and composite structures.
- Must have active SCI access at the time of application or an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company, prior to the start date.
- U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working on Special Access Programs.
- Participation in multiple design cycles on spacecraft or aircraft development programs.
- Active SCI access with current polygraph.
Responsibilities
- Analyze, research, and develop structural‑engineering specifications for metallic, non‑metallic, and composite materials used in the design and operation of space‑sector products.
- Evaluate stiffness/strength, durability, and design allowables.
- Create structural models.
- Areas of specialization may encompass dynamics and loads (sine, random vibration, acoustic, shock), composite structures, bonded‑joint analysis, stability, static stress, and fatigue.
- Develop detailed procedures for metallic and composite structural analyses.
- Evaluate fittings/fasteners/joints/splices.
- Apply acoustics/vibration expertise.
- Plan structural‑integrity testing.
- Create design criteria.
- Assess stability, crippling, durability.
- Conduct finite‑element modeling.
- Layout sizing and structural‑integrity evaluations.
- Review of material, system, and subsystem requirements.
- Create FEA models and perform system‑ and subsystem‑level structural analyses.
- Participate in internal and external (customer) design reviews.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
