Sr. Principal Structural Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 116,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Iuka, MS is seeking a Sr. Principal Structural Engineer to lead advanced aerospace structural analyses for primary and secondary aircraft structures.

You will use hand-sheet methods and finite element modeling, supporting MRB and ASIP while documenting detailed analyses and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to develop dispositions for discrepancies. Candidates must hold STEM degrees with significant experience and be able to obtain DoD Secret

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8+ years in aerospace structural analysis.
• Master's degree in STEM with 6+ years in aerospace structural analysis.
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEM) and structural analysis methods.
• Proficient in documentation of analyses and MRB activities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance; SAP clearance preferred.
• Experience with bonded composite or metallic primary/secondary aircraft structures.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analyses for discrepant parts and assemblies.
• Develop and document detailed analyses (FBDs, load cases, stress calculations).
• Support MRB and ASIP processes with disposition development.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Team collaboration

Finite element analysis

Structural analysis methods

MRB support

ASIP familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8+ years experience

Master's degree in STEM with 6+ years experience

Tools

FEMAP/NX Nastran

AFGROW

MES/Manufacturing Execution System

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: 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 has an opening for a Sr. Principal Structural Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals located in Iuka, MS.

Candidate should be proficient in classical static strength hand analysis, Durability and Damage Tolerance (DaDT) analysis, and finite element modeling and analysis for discrepant detail parts and assemblies fabricated from metal and composite materials. Should be able to develop and document detailed structural analyses in support of aircraft repairs including but not limited to free body diagrams, internal or external loading, shear and moment diagrams, and calculation of internal stresses. Analyses will be in support of Material Review Board (MRB), and Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP). Aircraft structural design criteria, and nonstandard repair and equivalent strength analysis background is a plus. Candidate must be able to collaborate in a team environment, mentor less experienced personnel, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously, comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions. Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution System/ MES, and a Northrop Grumman MRB EN/ST signature is a plus.

Basic Qualifications

• Sr. Principal Engineer:
• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 8 years’ experience to include a background in aerospace structural analysis
• Master’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with a minimum of 6 years' experience to include a background in aerospace structural analysis
• Experience in bonded composite OR metallic structural analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structures.
• Experience with finite element analysis
• Proficiency in structural analysis methods and documentation, including hand-sheet analysis and large Finite Element Model manipulation.
• Experience with MRB related activities.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering (ME/AE) with minimum of 9 years of experience in structural analysis.
• Experience working on an ASIP managed platform.
• Experience with crack growth software-AFGROW.
• Familiarity with FEMAP/NX Nastran.
• Experience with the development of dispositions for Airframe discrepancies.
• Experience with performing repairs on primary structure made of composite materials.
• Active DoD secret clearance or above.

Primary Level Salary Range: $116,300.00 - $174,500.00 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.

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.