Structural Engineer 2 / Principal Structural Analysis Eng- 4/10 1st

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Northrop Grumman Aeronautic Systems has an opening for an Engineer Structural Analysis to join our team of qualified diverse individuals.

This position will be located in Palmdale, CA and is assigned to 1st shift (Monday through Thursday) on a 4 day - 10 hours/day schedule. Primary function is design Stress Analysis supporting a high paced development environment. 
 
Essential Functions:

• Provides design stress sizing for primary and secondary structure.

• Researches, develops, designs, tests, documents, and recommends solutions to engineering mechanical/composite components and assemblies

• Maintains and improves part designs, equipment, and systems in support of production deliveries

• Performs structural analysis to a wide variety of designs and materials including both composites and metals. Analysis includes but not limited to static, dynamic, fatigue and damage tolerance.

• Produces engineering documentation, reports, drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, and schematics)

• Review of completed analyses, drawings, and repairs for accuracy, clarity, and completeness.  

• Evaluation of engineering products for conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications.

• Experience in Structural Analysis Methods and documentation, including hand-sheet analysis, as well as the development and manipulation of large Finite Element Models.

This position may be filled as a T2 / T3 level based on Basic Qualification eligibility

Structural Eng / T2

Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or equivalent) + 2 years of experience in Aerospace structural analysis or 0 years with a Masters

• Must have an active DOD Secret Clearance (investigated within the past 5 years)

• Must have the ability to obtain a program security access prior to starting

• Experience in Structural Analysis Methods and documentation, including hand-sheet analysis, as well as the development and manipulation of large Finite Element Models.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years or more Aerospace structural analysis experience using NASTRAN, PATRAN, or FEMAP.

• Experience in Bonded Composite Structural Analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structures.

• Experience working on Special Access Programs

• Experience working on military aircraft

• Experience performing DADT analysis

• Analysis experience in a design or MRB role

Principal T3 level

Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or equivalent) + 5 years of experience in Aerospace structural analysis or 3+ years with a Masters

• Must have an active DOD Secret Clearance (investigated within the past 5 years)

• Must have the ability to obtain a program security access prior to starting

• Experience in Structural Analysis Methods and documentation, including hand-sheet analysis, as well as the development and manipulation of large Finite Element Models.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years or more Aerospace structural analysis experience using NASTRAN, PATRAN, or FEMAP.

• Experience in Bonded Composite Structural Analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structures.

• Experience working on Special Access Programs

• Experience working on military aircraft

• Experience performing DADT analysis

• Analysis experience in a design or MRB role

Salary Range: $74,900 USD - $112,300 USD

Salary Range 2: $92,200 USD - $138,400 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.