Structural Analysis Engineer (Active TS or SCI)

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 91,800 - 137,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector in Redondo Beach, CA seeks a Structural Analysis Engineer (Level 2) to analyze and develop structural specifications for metallic, non-metallic, and composite materials used in space sector products. You will perform FEMAP/NASTRAN analyses, focus on dynamics and loads, and participate in internal and customer design reviews.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a STEM field with 2+ years of experience (or a Master's with 6 months), and an active SCI access or Top

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2+ years engineering experience.
• Experience with finite-element tools such as FEMAP and NASTRAN.
• Active SCI access or Top Secret clearance capable of obtaining SCI.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and develop structural specifications for space sector products.
• Create FEA models and perform system- and subsystem-level analyses.
• Review requirements and participate in design reviews.
• Apply dynamics and loads expertise to metallic, non-metallic, and composite structures.

Skills

FEMAP

NASTRAN

Finite element analysis

Dynamics & loads

MATLAB

CATIA

Education

Bachelor's in STEM with experience

Master's in STEM with experience

Tools

NX / Nastran

Mathcad

MATLAB

CATIA

Job description

Position

Structural Analysis Engineer (Level 2) within the Vehicle Engineering Directorate of the Northrop Grumman Space Sector, located on site in Redondo Beach, California.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, research, and develop structural‑engineering specifications for metallic, non‑metallic, and composite materials used in the design and operation of space‑sector products.
• Evaluate stiffness/strength, durability, and design allowables; create structural models and perform finite‑element analyses using tools such as FEMAP, NXNASTRAN, Mathcad, MATLAB, and CATIA.
• Specialize in dynamics and loads (sine, random vibration, acoustic, shock), composite structures, bonded‑joint analysis, stability, static stress, and fatigue.
• Develop detailed procedures for metallic and composite structural analyses, evaluate fittings/fasteners/joints/splices, apply acoustics/vibration expertise, plan structural‑integrity testing, create design criteria, assess stability and durability, and conduct finite‑element modeling.
• Layout sizing and structural‑integrity evaluations.
• Review material, system, and subsystem requirements.
• Create FEA models and perform system‑ and subsystem‑level structural analyses.
• Participate in internal and external (customer) design reviews.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with at least 2 years of engineering experience, or a Master’s degree in STEM with at least 6 months of engineering experience.
• Experience with finite‑element analysis tools such as FEMAP and NASTRAN.
• Experience sizing metallic and composite structures.
• Active SCI access at the time of application or an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access within a reasonable period before the start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on Special Access Programs.
• Participation in multiple design cycles on spacecraft or aircraft development programs.
• Active SCI access with current polygraph.

Compensation & Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800 – $137,600. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives depending on the position. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off.

Additional Information

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required for start: Top Secret. Travel up to 10% of the time. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.