Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer, Aircraft Structures

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer at our Lake Charles, LA facility to support heavy maintenance and modifications of special mission aircraft. The role emphasizes structural design/analysis, airworthiness criteria, and coordination with MRB and ASIP teams.

Domestic travel up to 10% may be required. The candidate should possess a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (BS+ years or higher) and be a US citizen eligible for DOD Secret clearance, with

Qualifications

• Knowledge of aircraft structural design/analysis.
• Familiar with Airworthiness Directives, SBs and structural criteria.
• Experience with substantiation of aircraft structural repairs.

Responsibilities

• Provide liaison support and develop detailed structural analyses for drawing releases or repairs.
• Perform analyses for MRB, ASIP and fleet management.
• Advise on design substantiation for structural modification integration or repairs.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Aircraft structural design/analysis

US citizen

Strong communication skills

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Eng or related STEM

M.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Eng or related STEM

PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Eng or related STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer at our Lake Charles, LA facility to support heavy maintenance and modifications of special mission aircraft. The role emphasizes structural design/analysis, airworthiness criteria, and coordination with MRB and ASIP teams.

Domestic travel up to 10% may be required. The candidate should possess a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (BS+ years or higher) and be a US citizen eligible for DOD Secret clearance, with