Senior Structural Analysis Engineer: Space Structures

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA seeks a Principal/Sr. Principal Structural Analysis Engineer to join the Vehicle Engineering Directorate.

You will analyze and develop structural specifications for metallic, non-metallic, and composite materials used in space-sector products. Primary tools include FEMAP, NASTRAN, Mathcad, MATLAB, CATIA, and you will create FEA models, perform detailed analyses, and participate in design reviews.

Qualifications

• Experience with finite-element analysis and structural modeling.
• Strong background in metallic and composite structures.
• Active SCI access or ability to obtain SCI access before start date.

Responsibilities

• Analyze stiffness/strength, durability, and design allowables for space/spacecraft components.
• Create FEM models and perform system- and subsystem-level structural analyses.
• Review material, system, and subsystem requirements and participate in design reviews.
• Lead multiple priorities and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Finite-element analysis

Structural analysis

SCIF access

Clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Ph.D. in STEM

Tools

FEMAP

NASTRAN

Mathcad

MATLAB

CATIA

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA seeks a Principal/Sr. Principal Structural Analysis Engineer to join the Vehicle Engineering Directorate.

You will analyze and develop structural specifications for metallic, non-metallic, and composite materials used in space-sector products. Primary tools include FEMAP, NASTRAN, Mathcad, MATLAB, CATIA, and you will create FEA models, perform detailed analyses, and participate in design reviews.