Principal Structural Design Engineer / Sr Principal Structural Design Engineer

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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Sector has an opening for a Principal Structural Design Engineer / Sr Principal Structural Design Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals on our Vehicle Engineering department. This position is located in Melbourne, Florida. This position can be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

The Principal / Senior Principal Structural Design Engineer utilizes the NX-TeamCenter tool suite in the design or leadership of a design team in the development of primary and secondary aircraft structural parts, assemblies, and installations using metallic and/or composite materials for new aircraft design and/or modifications to existing aircraft.  Senior Principal Engineers work within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment, interfacing with IPT leadership, suppliers, customers, and other technical disciplines to independently prepare and/or lead the preparation of engineering design solutions to challenging problems through the development of Product Definition Packages. 

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.

Basic Qualifications for the Principal Structural Design Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in structural design OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in structural design
• Must have the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

​Basic Qualifications for the Sr Principal Structural Design Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 9 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in structural design OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 7 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in structural design
• Must have the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience designing composite aircraft structure
• Proficiency with NX Solid Modelling
• Proficiency with TeamCenter

Salary Range: $82,000 USD - $123,000 USD

Salary Range 2: $101,600 USD - $152,400 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.