Principal Structural Engineer, Advanced Programs

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 98,400 - 147,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k)

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

EAP & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

9/80 Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer – Advanced Programs to lead advanced finite-element analyses and structural evaluations for deployable mechanisms in Utah. The role requires DoD Secret (and ability to obtain Top Secret) clearance and a strong background in ANSYS/ABAQUS/FEMAP/Nastran.

Responsibilities include developing test objectives, creating verification plans, and preparing customer deliverables while coordinating with ADP teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizen with active DoD Secret Clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Experience with dynamic and static structural analyses using ANSYS, ABAQUS or FEMAP/Nastran.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, MathCAD, or Excel for post-processing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct linear and nonlinear finite-element analyses (static, transient, buckling, modal, fatigue, random vibration) using ABAQUS, ANSYS, and FEMAP/Nastran.
• Perform structural analysis of deployable mechanisms, including weld and bolted‑joint evaluation.
• Develop and support test objectives, verification/validation plans, and qualification testing activities.
• Produce comprehensive analysis reports, documentation artifacts, and prepare CDRLs for customer deliverables.
• Collaborate with ADP leads to integrate mechanical analyses into system‑integration efforts and ensure alignment with program requirements.
• Identify technical gaps, propose innovative, cost‑effective solutions, and drive resolution across interdisciplinary teams.
• Ensure analysis deliverables satisfy design requirements, specifications, and applicable standards (e.g., ASCE 7, DoD guidelines).
• Support digital‑transformation initiatives related to analysis data management and ADP release processes.
• Interface with external customers and internal stakeholders, delivering technical presentations and recommendations.

Skills

DoD Clearance

ANSYS

ABAQUS

FEMAP/Nastran

MATLAB

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

JIRA

NX3D/TeamCenter CPLM

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer – Advanced Programs to lead advanced finite-element analyses and structural evaluations for deployable mechanisms in Utah. The role requires DoD Secret (and ability to obtain Top Secret) clearance and a strong background in ANSYS/ABAQUS/FEMAP/Nastran.

Responsibilities include developing test objectives, creating verification plans, and preparing customer deliverables while coordinating with ADP teams.