Airframe Structural Design Engineer (Level 3 / 4)

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 98,400 - 147,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

9/80 work schedule

Health insurance coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Principal/Senior Principal Airframe Structural Design Engineer. This role involves designing aircraft structural components utilizing both metallic and composite materials. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's or Master's in a STEM field and requisite experience in aircraft design. The position offers competitive salaries and unique benefits including flexible work arrangements and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related professional/military experience with a Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline.
• Ability to maintain U.S. government Secret clearance.
• 8 years of related professional/military experience with a Bachelor's Degree for Senior Principal role.

Responsibilities

• Design aircraft structural parts and assemblies using metallic and composite materials.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to produce flight weight structures.
• Mentor less experienced engineers.

Skills

Designing primary and/or secondary composite aircraft parts/components

Working within Integrated Product Teams

Employing GD&T and Model Based Engineering methods

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline

Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline

Ph.D. in a STEM discipline

Tools

NX Solid Modelling

Teamcenter

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Principal Airframe Structural Design Engineer (Level 3) / Senior Principal Airframe Structural Design Engineer (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.

In this role, you will work within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment to develop primary and secondary metal and composite aircraft structure parts and assemblies, lead design and trade study efforts, mentor less experienced engineers, and develop advanced design solutions to complex technical problems. The successful candidate possesses substantial experience with design and fabrication techniques for aircraft primary structural details, assemblies, and installations utilizing both metallic and composite materials, conventional fastening methods, bonded primary structures, major structural joint definition, and load path development.

Responsibilities

• Design primary and secondary aircraft structural parts, assemblies, and installations using metallic and/or composite materials for new aircraft design and/or modifications to existing aircraft
• Working within or leading an IPT, interfaces with IPT/Program leadership, suppliers, customers, and other technical disciplines to independently prepare and lead the preparation of engineering design solutions to challenging problems through the development of Product Definition Packages
• Collaborate with structural analysis, manufacturing, materials and processes, and other stakeholders to produce flight weight structures
• Employ GD&T and Model Based Engineering (MBE) methods in support of Digital Transformation to create airframe layouts and produce engineering definitions
• Assist team to develop/document best practices and mentor less experienced engineers

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related professional/military experience.
• Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
• Professional experience designing primary and/or secondary composite aircraft parts/components, assemblies, and/or installations

Senior Principal Airframe Structural Design Engineer (Level 4)

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related professional/military experience.
• Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
• Professional experience designing primary and/or secondary composite aircraft parts/components, assemblies, and/or installations

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• Proficiency with NX Solid Modelling or similar 3D modeling softwareProficiency with Teamcenter
• Understanding of GD&T and MBE methods
• Final adjudicated government Secret clearance

Benefits

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We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self‑motivated, proactive, and goal‑oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.