Principal OR Sr. Principal Engineer Structural Analysis (4/10 Day Shift)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA, seeks a Principal or Sr. Principal Structural Analysis Engineer for a 4/10 schedule. You will analyze metals, composites, and assemblies, perform MRB stress analyses, and ensure conformance to standards. Secret clearance is required for access to program data.

Responsibilities include leading analyses, verifying drawings, and communicating results to internal teams and customer reps. Proficiency with NX CAD, Femap, and NASTRAN is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM and 5+ years experience, or Master’s with 3+ years, or PhD with 0+ years.
• Experience in Bonded Composite Structural Analysis and large Finite Element Models.

Responsibilities

• Provides stress MRB dispositions for primary and secondary structure.
• Reviews analyses, drawings, and repairs for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinates with other disciplines during design solutions.
• Presents structural issues/solutions to management and customers.

Skills

Structural analysis

MRB dispositions

Analytical problem solving

Technical communication

Cross-discipline coordination

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

NX CAD

Femap

Nastran

PATRAN

FEMAP

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautic Systems has an opening for a Principal or Sr. Principal Structural Analysis Engineer to join our team of qualified diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA and is assigned to 1st shift (Monday thru Thursday) on a 4 day - 10 hours/day schedule.

We are looking for an Engineer who analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials for product design, or operation of product to include structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment and maintenance designs. Analyzes damage tolerance, durability of metal and composite airframe structures. Tools utilized may include NX CAD, Femap, Nastran and a variety of software applications. Primary function is MRB Stress Analysis supporting a high paced production environment.

Essential Functions

• Provides stress MRB dispositions for primary and secondary structure.
• Review of completed analyses, drawings, and repairs for accuracy, clarity, and completeness.
• Coordination and clear communication with other disciplines during the development of design solutions.
• Concise presentation and explanation of structural issues/solutions to internal management and customer representatives.
• Maintains and improves part designs, equipment, and systems in support of production deliveries
• Develop solutions to difficult problems that are thorough, imaginative, practical, and consistent with program objectives.
• Evaluation of as built products for conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications.
• Experience in Structural Analysis Methods and documentation, including hand-sheet analysis, as well as the development and manipulation of large Finite Element Models.

Basic Qualifications

Basic qualifications for a Principal Engineer include a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 5 years of experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 3 years of experience, or a PhD Degree with no experience. Basic qualifications for a Sr. Principal Engineer include a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 8 years of experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 6 years of experience, or a PhD Degree with 3 years of 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

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering 5 years or more Aerospace structural analysis experience using NASTRAN, PATRAN, or FEMAP. Experience working on Special Access Programs Experience working on military aircraft Current in-scope DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance Experience performing DADT analysis Analysis experience in a MRB role #Yellow

Salary and Benefits

• Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00
• 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.
• 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.

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