Engineer or Principal Engineer Structural Design 4/10 1st Shift

Northrop Grumman•Palmdale, CA
•$91,800 - $171,000•Onsite

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Structural Design Engineer or Principal Structural Design Engineer to join our team of qualified individuals. The position will be located in Palmdale, CA and is assigned to the 4/10-1st Shift, (Mon-Thu) or (Tues-Fri) - 10 hours/day schedule.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 2 years of relevant experience (for Engineer level)
  • Master's Degree in STEM with no years of experience (for Engineer level)
  • Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 5 years of relevant experience (for Principal Engineer level)
  • Master's Degree in STEM with 3 years of relevant experience (for Principal Engineer level)
  • PhD Degree with no experience (for Principal Engineer level)
  • High level of proficiency using Unigraphics Nx or CATIA V5 in the development of aircraft structures and components.
  • Current in-scope US Government Secret Clearance
  • Ability to obtain a Special Access Program (SAP) prior to start.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working on Special Access Programs
  • Experience working on military aircraft.

Responsibilities

  • Develop “Design for Producibility” solutions to difficult problems that are thorough, imaginative, practical, and consistent with program objectives.
  • Coordination and clear communication with other disciplines during the development of design solutions.
  • Concise presentation and explanation of structural issues/solutions to internal management and customer representatives.
  • Development and review of completed models, drawings, and repairs for accuracy, clarity, and completeness.
  • Evaluation of engineering products for conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications.
  • Supervise design solutions from initial concept to final implementation.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Overtime
  • Shift differential
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
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