Sr. Principal Structural Analyst

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Melbourne (KY); On-site; USD 122,800 - 184,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is looking for a Sr. Principal Structural Analyst in Melbourne, FL. This role involves proficiency in Finite Element Modeling and classical structural analysis techniques within the Aerospace sector. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in design and integration, or 6 years with a Master's degree.

An active DoD Secret clearance is required, with the potential to obtain a Top Secret clearance. The candidate will enjoy collaborative work in a fast-paced environment and contribute significantly to engineering projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years designing and integrating equipment, or 6+ years with a Master's.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Ability to maintain Active DoD Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Proficiency in Finite Element Modeling using NASTRAN or ANSYS.
• Attend and present at meetings to provide progress updates.
• Thrive in a collaborative and diverse team setting.

Skills

Finite Element Modeling (FEM/FEA)

Understanding solid mechanics

Knowledge of structural analysis techniques

Experience with CAD software

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Flourishing with minimal direction

Education

Bachelor’s in a STEM discipline

Master’s degree in a STEM discipline

Tools

NASTRAN

ANSYS

NX and/or CPLM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 looking for a Sr. Principal Structural Analyst with experience in Design and integration in the Aerospace industry to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This role is located in Melbourne, FL. This position is fully onsite with no remote work available.

Essential Functions

• Proficiency in Finite Element Modeling (FEM/FEA) using tools like NASTRAN, or ANSYS.
• Key skills include understanding solid mechanics, fatigue, and damage tolerance, often with experience in composite materials and CAD software.
• Strong knowledge of classical structural analysis techniques, including free body diagrams, statics, mechanics of materials, and structural dynamics.
• You may be required to attend or present at internal program, customer and/or supplier technical exchange meetings and/or formal program milestone reviews to provide and/or obtain progress status updates.
• Selected candidates should thrive in a fast‑paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.
• Candidates must be self‑stars capable of flourishing in an environment with minimal direction.
• This role may be filled as a SR Principal Engineer (Level 4) or Staff Engineer (Level 5) based on the qualifications outlined below.

Basic Qualifications

• For Level 2: Must have a Bachelor’s in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 8 years of experience in the design and integration of equipment OR a Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 6 years of experience in the 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 into Continuous Evaluation)
• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience with the design, analysis and integration of environmental control systems.
• Software tools 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.

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. 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.