Engineer or Principal Engineer Structural Analysis (4/10 2nd Shift)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautic Systems seeks a Structural Analysis Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to join our Palmdale team for a 2nd shift (4/10 schedule). The role focuses on stress analysis for airframe structures and requires the ability to evaluate assemblies with large FEMs using FEMAP, Nastran, Catia, NX and related tools.

The candidate should have a STEM degree and relevant experience and must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in STEM and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Master's in STEM with no years of experience.
• Ability to obtain US government Secret clearance.
• Experience with bonded composite structural analysis.
• Experience with FEMAP/Nastran/Catia/NX.

Responsibilities

• Perform stress analysis for primary and secondary structures.
• Review analyses, drawings, and repairs for accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with other disciplines during the design development process.
• Present and explain structural issues and solutions to management and customers.
• Maintain and improve part designs, equipment, and systems for production deliveries.
• Develop practical solutions aligned with program objectives.
• Evaluate as-built products for compliance with standards and procedures.
• Utilize structural analysis methods and large Finite Element Models.

Skills

Stress analysis

Collaboration

Presentation

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

FEMAP

Nastran

Catia

NX

PATRAN

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautic Systems is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to join our diverse team in Palmdale, CA. This position is for the 2nd shift with a 4/10 (Monday - Thursday) work schedule.

The primary role involves conducting structural MRB stress analysis in a fast-paced production environment.

We are looking for an engineer who can analyze, research, and develop structural engineering specifications for metals, non-metallic materials, and composite structures in production. Responsibilities include analyzing damage tolerance and durability of metal and composite airframe structures, as well as performing random vibration analysis using tools such as FEMAP, Nastran, Catia, NX and other software applications.

Essential Functions:

• Perform stress analysis for primary and secondary structures.
• Review completed analyses, drawings, and repairs for accuracy, clarity, and completeness.
• Collaborate effectively with other disciplines during the design development process.
• Present and explain structural issues and solutions clearly to internal management and customers.
• Maintain and improve part designs, equipment, and systems to support production deliveries.
• Develop comprehensive and practical solutions to complex problems that align with program objectives.
• Evaluate as-built products for compliance with standards, procedures, and specifications.
• Utilize structural analysis methods and documentation, including hand-sheet analysis and manipulation of large Finite Element Models.

This position can be filled at either the Engineer or Principal Engineer level.

Basic Qualifications:

• Basic qualifications for a Structural Analysis Engineer include a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 2 years of relevant experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with no years of experience.
• Basic qualifications for a Principal Structural Analysis Engineer include a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 5 years of relevant experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 3 years of relevant experience, or a PhD Degree with no 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.

Experience in Bonded Composite Structural Analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structures.

Experience in Structural Analysis Methods and documentation, including hand-sheet analysis, as well as the development and manipulation of large Finite Element Models.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current US Government Secret or Top Secret Clearance.
• Experience with Special Access Programs.
• Familiarity with PATRAN or FEMAP.
• Experience working on military aircraft.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD regulations as they pertain to aerospace structures.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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.

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