Principal Structural Analysis Engineer – Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautic Systems seeks a Structural Analyst to perform stress analysis on primary and secondary aircraft structures, including metal and composite components. The role involves evaluating durability, performing random vibration analysis, and collaborating across disciplines to drive design through the development cycle.

The candidate will work on a fast-paced team with responsibilities spanning analysis review, documentation, and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of experience in Aerospace structural design OR an MS degree in STEM with 0 years of related experience
• Experience in bonded composite structural analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structures
• Experience in metallic structural analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structures
• Proficiency in structural analysis methods and documentation, including hand-sheet analysis and large Finite Element Model manipulation
• Familiarity with PATRAN or FEMAP
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain active U.S Government Secret or higher clearance, as well as, a SAP clearance within a reasonable amount of time

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Composite analysis

Metallic analysis

PATRAN/FEMAP

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

MS in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

PATRAN

FEMAP

Nastran

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautic Systems seeks a Structural Analyst to perform stress analysis on primary and secondary aircraft structures, including metal and composite components. The role involves evaluating durability, performing random vibration analysis, and collaborating across disciplines to drive design through the development cycle.

The candidate will work on a fast-paced team with responsibilities spanning analysis review, documentation, and mentoring.