Structural Engineer - Aircraft Loads

Northrop Grumman•El Segundo, CA

8d•$91,800 - $137,600•Hybrid

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 sector is hiring a Aircraft Loads Engineer to join our Vehicle Engineering team of qualified, diverse individuals in Melbourne, Florida or El Segundo, CA.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 2 years of relevant experience; OR Masters of Science (MS) in a STEM discipline and 0 years of relevant experience
Experience with aircraft loads (flight/aero loads, ground loads)
Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment

Nice To Haves

Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering with an emphasis on aircraft loads (flight loads, ground loads)
Advanced knowledge of detailed ground and flight loads and load mitigation
Experience with analysis of flight / ground loads to include steady state maneuvers, abrupt maneuvers, gust response, control surface hinge moments, and developing loads for miscellaneous conditions such as canopy, door, pressurization, engine mount, external store, tie-down/mooring, and aerial refueling.
Experience in the use of industry standard loads and dynamics analysis software such as NASTRAN, PATRAN, FEMAP, ZONAIR, ZAERO, ZEUS
Experience with MATLAB and CAD Tools (NX)
Experience working in the advanced development world and understanding the depth of analysis this environment requires.

Responsibilities

Perform analysis for flight loads.
Be proactive, forward-thinking, able to work with a small team to rapid resolution of complex technical loads problems.
Convey complex technical problems diplomatically and professionally to both other engineering disciplines and leadership.
Work well in a team environment and form connections across the myriad of disciplines: including, but not limited to, flight controls, mass properties, stress, and mechanism teams.