Structural Analysis Engineer (Level 2 / 3)

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 79,300 - 118,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer (Level 2) / Principal Structural Analysis Engineer (Level 3) in Melbourne, FL. This role involves performing structural analyses for aircraft, working within an Integrated Product Team, and developing design solutions. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field and experience in aerospace structural analysis. Preferred skills include proficiency in NX and Teamcenter. The position offers competitive salary ranges and various benefits, including flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in aerospace structural analysis.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance.
• Experience with structural analysis techniques for aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Perform static and dynamic structural analyses.
• Ensure designs meet program requirements.
• Collaborate in a team environment for project outcomes.

Skills

Aerospace structural analysis

Proficiency with NX Solid Modelling

Understanding of GD&T

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

Tools

FEMAP

Teamcenter

NX

Job description

Level based on the qualifications below.

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 sector is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer (Level 2) / Principal Structural Analysis Engineer (Level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.

In this role, you will work within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment to develop primary and secondary metal and composite aircraft structure parts and assemblies, lead design and trade study efforts, mentor less experienced engineers, and develop advanced design solutions to complex technical problems. The successful candidate possesses substantial experience with structural analysis technique for aircraft primary structural details, assemblies, and installations utilizing both metallic and composite materials, conventional fastening methods, bonded primary structures, major structural joint definition, and load path development.

Responsibilities

• Perform static, dynamic, and DaDT structural analyses of metallic and composite airframe structure, mechanical systems, and equipment, by hand and by using the automated methods and procedures approved for the program.
• Ensure that designs meet program requirements and are the lightest, lowest cost, and highest quality products consistent with schedule and budget objectives.
• Derive non‑flight applied loads, create, extract, and distribute internal loads, and perform weight and stiffness optimization utilizing tools such as FEMAP, NX, Teamcenter and other software applications.
• Collaborate in a team environment, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously, and comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.

Basic Qualifications

This requisition may be filled at a Structural Analysis Engineer (Level 2) OR Principal Structural Analysis Engineer (Level 3) level based on the qualifications below.

Structural Analysis Engineer (Level 2)

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 2 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related professional/military experience.
• Ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
• Professional experience in aerospace structural analysis.

Principal Structural Analysis Engineer (Level 3)

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related professional/military experience.
• Ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
• Professional experience in aerospace structural analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficiency with NX Solid Modelling or similar 3D modeling software.
• Proficiency with Teamcenter.
• Understanding of GD&T and MBE methods.
• Final adjudicated government Secret clearance.

Benefits & Compensation

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self‑motivated, proactive, and goal‑oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

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.