Structural Design Engineer / Principal Structural Design Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 79,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Clearfield, UT is seeking a Structural Design Engineer (Level 2) or Principal Structural Design Engineer (Level 3). The role emphasizes 3D CAD modeling, NX-based design, and GD&T within a Teamcenter PLM environment.

You will work in a collaborative team to develop solutions across the product lifecycle and mentor junior engineers. Qualifications include a STEM degree and relevant design experience, ability to obtain a Secret clearance, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 2 years relevant experience, or Master’s with 0 years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Secret clearance.
• Professional experience in design and 3D CAD modeling.
• Able to work independently with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions to complex design problems aligned with program goals.
• Create product definitions across lifecycle from design to sustainment.
• 2D/3D MBd using NX.
• Collaborate in a dynamic, cross-functional team.
• Apply GD&T and tolerance stack‑ups.
• Utilize Teamcenter PLM in design work.
• Mentor junior engineers and plan tasks.
• Lead design collaboration with stakeholders.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

NX software

GD&T knowledge

Teamcenter PLM

MBD

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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 Design Engineer (Level 2) / Principal Structural Design Engineer (Level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Clearfield, UT.

Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Develop solutions to difficult problems that are thorough, imaginative, practical, and consistent with objectives.
• Designs, researches, and develops engineering product definition that could include all phases of the product life cycle from preliminary design to sustainment.
• 2D and 3D Model Based Design (MBD) utilizing software packages such as NX.
• Work in a dynamic team environment to support programmatic goals and schedule.
• Knowledge and use of GD&T and tolerance stacks.
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) utilizing software packages such as Teamcenter.
• Critical thinking and personal organizational skills to capture and complete a design that meets all engineering requirements.
• Design Collaboration Methodology (DCM): work closely with key stakeholders throughout the design process to accomplish design completeness in a timely manner.
• Task planning, conducting technical peer reviews, and mentoring junior engineers.

Basic Qualifications:

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

Structural Design 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 in Design, Mechanical, Structural, or Manufacturing Engineering; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related professional/military experience in Design, Mechanical, Structural, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Professional experience in design and 3D CAD modeling
• Able to work independently with minimal direction, exercising sound judgment and proactive problem-solving

Principal Structural Design 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 in Design, Mechanical, Structural, or Manufacturing Engineering; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience in Design, Mechanical, Structural, or Manufacturing Engineering; OR a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related professional/military experience in Design, Mechanical, Structural, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Professional experience in design and 3D CAD modeling
• Able to work independently with minimal direction, exercising sound judgment and proactive problem-solving

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret or higher security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 3 years of 3D CAD modeling experience
• Experience with NX 3D modeling
• Experience with TeamCenter PLM
• Fundamental GD&T knowledge and tolerance stack‑up analysis experience
• Ability to provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex, difficult problems, delivering imaginative, thorough, and practical solutions that are consistent with organizational objectives

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

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

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.