Principal Engineer Structural

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Principal Structural Analysis Engineer to join a high‑caliber team. The role emphasizes metallic structural analysis, load paths, durability, and FEM modeling to ensure structural integrity on advanced aerospace programs. Required is a STEM degree with substantial experience; U.S.

Government clearance and SAP eligibility are mandatory. The position is onsite with a 4/10 schedule, offering comprehensive benefits and competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM required with aerospace experience.
• MS or PhD with relevant aerospace structural analysis experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain US Government clearance and SAP access.

Responsibilities

• Perform metallic structural analysis and document results.
• Develop analysis procedures, load paths and durability assessments.
• Model structures with finite element methods and support design criteria.

Skills

Aerospace structural analysis

Finite element analysis

Load distribution analysis

Documentation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

MS degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

IMAT

IDAT

PDM

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Structural Analysis Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA .

This position is fully onsite with a 4/10 schedule.

Key Responsibilities

In this role it requires experience in metallic structural analysis methods and documentation, detailed analysis procedures, load paths, load distribution, sizing, fittings/fasteners/joints/splices, acoustics/vibration familiarity, structural integrity plan, design criteria, stability, crippling, durability analysis and finite element modeling of structure. Desired skills include familiarity with layout sizing, and structural integrity evaluations.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications for a Principal Structural Analysis Engineer include a Bachelor's of Science degree in STEM and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Aerospace structural analysis or MS degree in STEM with 3 years of experience in Aerospace structural analysis or PhD degree in STEM with 1 years of experience in Aerospace structural analysis.




• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience performing structural analysis on the F35 Program, and familiar with the Lockheed Martin tools such as IMAT, IDAT, and PDM.




• Experience in finite element analysis/modeling techniques, including manipulation of large finite element models.

Primary 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.

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.

Job Category: Engineering