Structural Analysis Engineer (level 3/4)

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 Principal or Senior Principal Structural Analysis Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position may be filled in Melbourne, FL, Wichita, KS, or Sedro-Woolley, WA. Relocation assistance may be available.

Responsibilities Include:

• Performs classical static strength hand analysis, Durability and Damage Tolerance (DaDT) analysis, and finite element modeling and analysis for discrepant detail parts and assemblies fabricated from metal and composite materials
• Develop and document detailed structural analyses in support of aircraft repairs including but not limited to free body diagrams, internal or external loading, shear and moment diagrams, and calculation of internal stresses
• Analyses will be in support of Material Review Board (MRB), and Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP)
• May mentor less experienced personnel, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously, comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions

This requisition may be filled as either a Principal Engineer (level 3) or Senior Principal Engineer (level 4) based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications:

• Principal Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a relevant Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 years related professional/military experience; OR Master's degree in a relevant STEM discipline with 3 years of related professional/military experience
• Sr. Principal Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a relevant Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 9 years related professional/military experience; OR Master's degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 7 years of related professional/military experience
• Relevant experience to include classical static strength hand analysis, Durability and Damage Tolerance (DaDT) analysis, and/or finite element modeling and analysis for discrepant detail parts and assemblies fabricated from metal and composite materials
• Experience with MRB related activities
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering
• Experience working on an ASIP managed platform
• Aircraft structural design criteria, and nonstandard repair and equivalent strength analysis background is a plus
• Experience with crack growth software-AFGROW
• Familiarity with FEMAP/NX Nastran
• Experience with the development of dispositions for Airframe discrepancies
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution System/ MES, and a Northrop Grumman MRB EN/ST signature is a plus
• Current, in-scope DoD Secret clearance or higher

This position reports to Melbourne, FL, USA, however, you are able to work from any of the additional 2 locations listed above.

Salary Range: $85,600 USD - $149,800 USD
Salary Range 2: $106,200 USD - $185,800 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.