Northrop Grumman

2026 Associate Structural Engineer/ Structural Engineer

Northrop Grumman$62K — $112K *
Iuka, MS 38852In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Aerospace Engineering, or similar STEM field for Associate role
  • Master's degree or Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience for Structural Engineer role
  • U.S. citizenship required to obtain security clearance
  • Familiarity with classical static strength analysis, Durability and Damage Tolerance (DaDT) analysis, and finite element modeling
  • Experience with Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Northrop Grumman MRB EN/ST signature preferred

Responsibilities

  • Conduct structural analyses for aircraft repairs using various engineering principles
  • Develop and document detailed structural analysis including free body diagrams and loading calculations
  • Support Material Review Board (MRB) and Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP) initiatives
  • Collaborate within a team environment to prioritize and manage project tasks
  • Analyze complex engineering issues and propose viable solutions

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Opportunity to obtain U.S. Government security clearance
  • Travel required up to 10% of the time
  • Exposure to advanced aerospace engineering projects and programs
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Structural Engineeror Structural Engineer This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems Sector in Iuka, MS.

Key responsibilities:

Candidate should be knowledgeable in classical static strength hand analysis, Durability and Damage Tolerance (DaDT) analysis, and finite element modeling and analysis for discrepant detail parts and assemblies fabricated from metal and composite materials. Should be able to develop and document detailed structural analyses in support of aircraft repairs including but not limited to free body diagrams, internal or external loading, shear and moment diagrams, and calculation of internal stresses. Analyses will be in support of Material Review Board (MRB), and Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP). Aircraft structural design criteria, and nonstandard repair and equivalent strength analysis background is a plus. Candidate must be able to collaborate in a team environment, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously, comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions. Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution System/ MES, and a Northrop Grumman MRB EN/ST signature is a plus.

This requisition may be filled as either a Associate Structural Engineer (level 1) or Structural Engineer (level 2) based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Structural Engineer

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
  • Be completing or has completed their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution by August 2026
  • Be majoring in or having majored in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar STEM degree
  • Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access is required to start.


Basic Qualifications for a Structural Engineer

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
  • Be completing or has completed their Master's degree from an accredited institution by August 2026 or a completed Bachelors degree and 2 years of related experience.
  • Be majoring in or having majored in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar STEM degree
  • Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access is required to start.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher
  • Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular)
  • Experience working on an ASIP managed platform.
  • Experience with crack growth software-AFGROW.
  • Familiarity with FEMAP/NX Nastran.
  • Experience with the development of dispositions for Airframe discrepancies.
  • Active DoW secret clearance or above
  • Structural analysis experience with MRB related activities


Pay Range:
  • Associate Structural Engineer: $62,300 to $93,500
  • Structural Engineer: $75,100 to $112,700


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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.

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88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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