Principal/Sr. Principal Structural Analysis Engineer (Active TS or SCI)

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); 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 Space Sector seeks a Principal/Sr. Principal Structural Analysis Engineer (Level 3 or 4) to join the Vehicle Engineering Directorate in Redondo Beach, CA.

This onsite role analyzes metallic, non‑metallic, and composite materials, develops structural models, and evaluates stiffness, strength, and durability for space‑sector products. The position covers dynamics, loads, and bond analysis using FEMAP, NASTRAN, MATLAB, CATIA, and NX tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline with 5+ years of engineering experience or advanced degree with relevant years of experience.
• Experience with finite‑element analysis tools (FEMAP, NASTRAN).
• Experience sizing metallic and composite structures; active SCI or Top Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform metallic and composite structural analyses and develop procedures.
• Create FEA models and conduct system- and subsystem-level analyses.
• Evaluate stiffness, strength, durability, and design allowables.
• Support internal and external design reviews with clear presentations.
• Manage multiple priorities across projects in the Vehicle Engineering Directorate.

Skills

Finite-element analysis

Structural analysis

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

FEMAP

NASTRAN

MATLAB

CATIA

NX NASTRAN

Job description

Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 Space Sector is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Structural Analysis Engineer (Level 3 or 4) to join the Vehicle Engineering Directorate within Western Region Engineering. This position is located onsite in Redondo Beach, California.

The Principal/Sr. Principal Structural Analysis Engineer will analyze, research, and develop structural‑engineering specifications for metallic, non‑metallic, and composite materials used in the design and operation of space‑sector products. Responsibilities include evaluating stiffness/strength, durability, and design allowables, as well as creating structural models. Areas of specialization may encompass dynamics and loads (sine, random vibration, acoustic, shock), composite structures, bonded‑joint analysis, stability, static stress, and fatigue. Primary tools include FEMAP, NX NASTRAN, Mathcad, MATLAB, CATIA, and various other software applications.

Additional job responsibilities of a Structural Analysis Engineer include (but are not limited to):

• Metallic and composite structural analyses—develop detailed procedures, evaluate fittings/fasteners/joints/splices, apply acoustics/vibration expertise, plan structural‑integrity testing, create design criteria, assess stability, crippling, durability, and conduct finite‑element modeling.
• Layout sizing and structural‑integrity evaluations.
• Review of material, system, and subsystem requirements.
• Create FEA models and perform system‑and subsystem‑level structural analyses.
• Participate and present in internal and external (customer) design reviews.
• Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining focus on common project goals.

This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Structural Analysis Engineer level or a Sr. Principal Structural Analysis Engineer level based on the qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications - Principal Structural Analysis Engineer (Level 3):

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline with 5 + years of engineering experience or Master’s degree in STEM with 3+ years of engineering experience or Ph.D. in STEM with 1+ year of engineering experience.
• Experience with finite‑element analysis tools (FEMAP, NASTRAN).
• Experience sizing metallic and composite structures.
• Must have active SCI access at the time of application or an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company, prior to the start date.

Basic Qualifications - Sr. Principal Structural Analysis Engineer (Level 4):

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline with 8+ years of engineering experience or Master’s degree in STEM with 6+ years of engineering experience or Ph.D. in STEM with 4+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience with finite‑element analysis tools (FEMAP, NASTRAN).
• Experience sizing metallic and composite structures.
• Must have active SCI access at the time of application or an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company, prior to the start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on Special Access Programs.
• Participation in multiple design cycles on spacecraft or aircraft development programs.
• Active SCI access with current polygraph.

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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.

• overtime
• shift differential
• a discretionary bonus
• 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.

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• 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.