Staff Structural Analysis Engineer
Requisition ID: R10175095
- Category: Engineering
- Location: Palmdale, California, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 1
Northrop Grumman Aeronautic Systems has an opening for a Staff Structural Analysis Engineer to join our team of qualified diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA and is assigned to 1st shift 4/10 schedule.
Primary function is MRB Stress Analysis supporting a high paced production environment.
Looking for an Engineer who analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials for product design, or operation of product to include structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment and maintenance designs. Analyzes damage tolerance, durability of metal and composite airframe structures. Tools utilized may include NX CAD, Femap, Nastran and a variety of software applications. Primary function is MRB Stress Analysis supporting a high paced production environment.
Essential Functions:
Provides stress MRB dispositions for primary and secondary structure.
Review of completed analyses, drawings, and repairs for accuracy, clarity, and completeness.
Coordination and clear communication with other disciplines during the development of design solutions.
Concise presentation and explanation of structural issues/solutions to internal management and customer representatives.
Maintains and improves part designs, equipment, and systems in support of production deliveries
Develop solutions to difficult problems that are thorough, imaginative, practical, and consistent with program objectives.
Evaluation of as built 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.
Basic Qualifications:
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 14 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 12 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. AND 9 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.
Must have an active DoD Secret clearance that is in-scope (granted or renewed within the last 6 years). Needed to start.
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP). Needed to start.
Experience in Bonded Composite Structural Analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structures.
Experience in Metallic Structural Analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structures
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:
Current DoD Top Secret Clearance
Experience working on Special Access Programs
Experience working on military aircraft
Experience as a Lead Engineer managing a small group of analysts
Aerospace structural analysis experience using NASTRAN, PATRAN, or FEMAP.
Experience with analysis of composite structure and repair methods
Experience with analysis of metallic structure and repair methods
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.
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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
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