Sentinel Principal Structural Engineer - 16686 & 16687

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer for positions in Manhattan Beach, CA or Roy, Utah. The role involves developing structural specifications for metals, composites and other materials, plus extensive dynamic and static analyses to support the Sentinel program.

Qualified candidates hold a STEM degree with 5+ years of experience or a related advanced degree, US citizenship and a DoD Secret Clearance. A relocation package is available to eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or STEM with 5 years of experience; or Master's with 3 years; or PhD with 0 years.
• U.S. Citizen with active DoD Secret Clearance; investigation date within 5 years.
• Experience running dynamic and static structural analyses.
• Proficiency in MATLAB for analysis and data manipulation.
• Experience with ABAQUS, ANSYS or FEMAP is preferred; CAD/PLM tools listed above are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications for metals, composites and other materials.
• Assesses damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling.
• Performs dynamics, loads, stability, fatigue and thermal analyses as needed.
• Collaborates with systems engineering, design and test teams within an integrated environment.

Skills

Dynamic analysis

Static analysis

MATLAB

Cross-team collaboration

Programming

Education

Bachelor's in Science or STEM

Tools

CATIA

IDEAS

ProEngineer

FEMAP

ANSYS

ABAQUS

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom, democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have a lot of 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 Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer. This position is located in Manhattan Beach, CA or Roy, Utah and supports the Sentinel program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.What You Will Get To Do:Analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials for product design, or operation of product to include structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment and maintenance designs. Analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling. Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis. Tools utilized may include CATIA, IDEAS, ProEngineer and a variety of software applications.You Will Bring These Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Science or STEM with 5 years of experience; or Master's degree with 3 years of experience; or PhD with 0 years of experienceMust be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with investigation date within 5 yearsU.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)Experience running dynamic and static analysisExperience in any of the following: ABAQUS, ANSYS, FEMAP (w/Nastran)Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with adjacent disciplines (e.g. systems engineering, design, test) in a highly integrated team environmentProficient in programming and use of MATLAB (or equivalent) for analysis and data manipulationProficient writer and able to verbally communicate technical contentThese Qualifications Are Nice To Have:Proficiency with ABAQUS, FEMAP, and ANSYSExposure to structural test applicationsExperience with seismic analysis (ASCE 7)Exposure to missiles program requirements & with propulsionNavigate through NX 3D models and CPLMTeamCenter CPLM experiencePrimary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $171,000.00The 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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including 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. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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.