Senior Principal Structural Analyst

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL seeks a Senior Principal Structural Analyst to lead advanced structural analysis of vehicle components. You will perform FEM/FEA modeling, interpret drawings, and present results to programs and suppliers.

The ideal candidate holds a STEM degree with 6–8 years of related experience, active Secret clearance, and the ability to obtain SAP clearance. This role offers growth, teamwork, and a path to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in STEM with 8 years of related experience, or MS with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years.
• Active US Government Secret clearance or eligibility; ability to obtain SAP clearance.
• Experience in supplier/customer relationship management and technical coordination.

Responsibilities

• Perform FEM/FEA modeling using NASTRAN and/or ANSYS.
• Apply solid mechanics, fatigue, and damage tolerance; work with composites and CAD.
• Interpret component drawings, specifications, installation drawings, and test procedures.
• Present progress at program reviews and coordinate with internal program, customers, and suppliers.
• Work independently to drive issues to closure.

Skills

FEM/FEA

Solid mechanics

Composite materials

CAD software

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master of Science in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

NASTRAN

ANSYS

NX

CPLM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Aeronautics Systems sector is hiring a Senior Principal Structural Analyst (Level 4) to join our Vehicle Engineering team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, Florida. In this role you will perform advanced structural analysis and act as a technical leader for complex vehicle structures. The ideal candidate is one who works effectively in a dynamic environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels.

Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Perform finite element modeling and analysis (FEM/FEA) using tools such as NASTRAN and/or ANSYS.
• Apply strong understanding of solid mechanics, fatigue, and damage tolerance, including experience with composite materials and CAD software.
• Use classical structural analysis techniques, including free-body diagrams, statics, mechanics of materials, and structural dynamics.
• Interpret component detail drawings, specifications, installation drawings, and test procedures to support structural analysis and integration.
• Attend and present at internal program, customer, and supplier technical exchange meetings and formal program milestone reviews to provide and obtain technical progress updates.
• Operate as a self-starter, capable of working with minimal direction while driving issues to closure.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 8 years of related professional/military experience;
• OR Master of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 6 years of related professional/military experience;
• OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 4 years of related professional/military experience.
• Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Experience in supplier/customer relationship management, including briefing, coordinating, and/or following up.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An US Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Masters Degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience with the design, analysis and integration of environmental control systems.
• Experience with NX and/or CPLM.
• Experience interpreting component detail drawings, specifications, installation drawings, and test procedures.
• Experience writing/reviewing technical documents: SSOWs, SRDs, ICDs, SDRL reviews, etc.
• Experience in leading, mentoring, and developing multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex technical solutions, within cost and schedule constraints, across the various phases of the engineering lifecycle.

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Does this sound like you? At Northrop Grumman, we are innovating-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching.

Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00 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. 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.

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

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.