Senior Principal Structural Analysis Engineer - Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Whiteman Afb (MO); On-site; USD 93,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking Principal or Senior Principal Structural Analysis Engineers for locations in Oklahoma City, Palmdale, or Whiteman AFB. The role focuses on structural modification stress analysis in a fast-paced development setting.

You will analyze, research, and develop structural specifications for metals, non-metallics, and composites in airframe design. The position requires evaluating damage tolerance and durability, plus performing random vibration analyses

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with required experience or higher.
• 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.
• Active US Government clearance with ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.

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

Stress analysis

Structural analysis

Collaboration

Presentation to management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

MS in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Catia

FEMAP

Patran

Nastran

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking Principal or Senior Principal Structural Analysis Engineers for locations in Oklahoma City, Palmdale, or Whiteman AFB. The role focuses on structural modification stress analysis in a fast-paced development setting.

You will analyze, research, and develop structural specifications for metals, non-metallics, and composites in airframe design. The position requires evaluating damage tolerance and durability, plus performing random vibration analyses