Structural Engineer/Principal Structural Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautic Systems seeks a Structural Analysis Engineer or Principal Structural Analysis Engineer to join our diverse team in Clearfield, UT. The role focuses on structural modification stress analysis for metallic aircraft structures, using FEMAP, NX NASTRAN, and related tools.

The position supports a 1st shift with a 9/80 schedule, with responsibilities including collaboration across disciplines, presenting issues to management, and ensuring design integrity through rigorous

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil) with a minimum of 2 years of experience in aerospace structural analysis, or a master’s degree with no experience.
• A bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience; master’s with 3 years; or a PhD with no prior experience.
• Experience in bonded composite OR metallic structural analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structures.
• Proficiency in structural analysis methods and documentation, including hand-sheet analysis and large Finite Element Model manipulation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance; clearance not required to start.

Responsibilities

• Perform stress analysis for primary and secondary structures.
• Review completed analyses, drawings, and repairs for accuracy, clarity, and completeness.
• Collaborate with other disciplines during the design development process.
• Present and explain structural issues and solutions to management and customers.
• Maintain and improve part designs, equipment, and systems to support post-production deliveries.
• Develop practical solutions that align with program objectives.
• Evaluate as-built products for compliance with standards and specifications.
• Utilize structural analysis methods and documentation including hand-sheet analysis and large FEM models.

Skills

Stress analysis

FEMAP

NX NASTRAN

Structural analysis

Finite Element Methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil)

Master’s degree in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil)

PhD in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil)

Tools

FEMAP

NX NASTRAN

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

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 Aeronautic Systems is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer or Principal Structural Analysis Engineer to join our diverse team in Clearfield, UT.

This position is for the 1st shift with a 9/80 work schedule.

The primary role involves conducting structural modification stress analysis in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for an engineer who can analyze, research, and develop structural engineering specifications primarily for metallic structures.

Responsibilities include analyzing metallic airframe structures, as well as performing analysis using tools such as FEMAP, NX NASTRAN and other software applications.

Essential Functions:

• Perform stress analysis for primary and secondary structures.
• Review completed analyses, drawings, and repairs for accuracy, clarity, and completeness.
• Collaborate effectively with other disciplines during the design development process.
• Present and explain structural issues and solutions clearly to internal management and customers.
• Maintain and improve part designs, equipment, and systems to support post-production deliveries.
• Develop comprehensive and practical solutions to complex problems that align with program objectives.
• Evaluate as-built products for compliance with standards, procedures, and specifications.
• Utilize structural analysis methods and documentation, including hand-sheet analysis and manipulation of large Finite Element Models.

Position may be filled as either an Engineer (Level 2) OR Principal Engineer (Level 3) depending on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil) with a minimum of 2 years of experience in aerospace structural analysis, or a master’s degree in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil) with no experience required.
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil) with a minimum of 5 years of experience in aerospace structural analysis; a master’s degree in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil) with a minimum of 3 years of experience; or a PhD with no prior experience required.
• Experience in bonded composite OR metallic structural analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structures.
• Proficiency in structural analysis methods and documentation, including hand-sheet analysis and large Finite Element Model manipulation.
• Familiarity with the structural application of Finite Element Methodologies.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance; clearance not required to start employment.
• Must have the ability to obtain any Program Special access required within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using FEMAP and NX NASTRAN
• Experience working on military aircraft.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD regulations as they pertain to aerospace structures.
• Experience presenting technical topics and interfacing directly with the customer.

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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.