Sr. Principal Structural Analyst

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 122,800 - 184,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO) for vacation

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, Florida is hiring for a SR Principal Engineer or Staff Engineer position. The role demands proficiency in Finite Element Modeling and solid mechanics skills, with responsibilities including participation in technical exchange meetings and team leadership. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM discipline along with the ability to maintain an active DoD Top Secret clearance.

The primary salary range is between $122,800.00 and $184,200.00, with additional benefits like health coverage, life insurance, and time off.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in design and integration of equipment.
• Active In‑Scope DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Active In‑Scope DoD Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Proficiency in FEM/FEA using tools like NASTRAN or ANSYS.
• Attendance or presentation at internal and formal program milestone reviews.
• Develop multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver solutions.

Skills

Finite Element Modeling (FEM/FEA)

Solid mechanics

Classical structural analysis techniques

Supplier Management Team (SMT) experience

Design and integration of equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline

Master’s degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

NASTRAN

ANSYS

NX

CPLM

Job description

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start: No.

Clearance type: Top Secret.

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Essential Functions

• Proficiency in Finite Element Modeling (FEM/FEA) using tools such as NASTRAN or ANSYS.
• Strong knowledge of solid mechanics, fatigue, damage tolerance, often with experience in composite materials and CAD software.
• Comprehensive understanding of classical structural analysis techniques, including free‑body diagrams, statics, mechanics of materials, and structural dynamics.
• Attendance or presentation at internal program, customer and/or supplier technical exchange meetings, or formal program milestone reviews to provide and/or obtain progress status updates.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced work environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.
• Self‑starter capable of operating with minimal direction.
• This role may be filled as a SR Principal Engineer (Level 4) or Staff Engineer (Level 5) based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications

• For Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 8 years of experience in design and integration of equipment, OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 6 years of experience in design and integration of equipment.
• Active In‑Scope DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Active In‑Scope DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Supplier Management Team (SMT) experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• An active DoD Top Secret (or higher) clearance with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience with design, analysis, and integration of environmental control systems.
• Proficiency with software tools such as 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 leading, mentoring, and developing multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex technical solutions within cost and schedule constraints across all phases of the engineering lifecycle.

Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00. The range is a general guideline; actual offers depend on scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives. Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.

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 a 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.