Northrop Grumman

Engineer / Principal Engineer Structural Analysis

Northrop Grumman$73K — $109K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in STEM plus 2 years of aerospace structural design experience or M.S. in STEM with no experience; PhD candidates also considered.
  • Experience in bonded composite and metallic structural analysis of aircraft.
  • Proficient in structural analysis methods and documentation, including hand-sheet analysis and FEM manipulation.
  • Familiarity with PATRAN or FEMAP.
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct stress analysis for primary and secondary structures.
  • Review analyses, drawings, and repairs for accuracy.
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams during design development.
  • Present structural issues and proposed solutions to management and customers.
  • Improve designs and systems to support production goals.
  • Develop solutions to complex problems aligned with program objectives.
  • Evaluate compliance of as-built products with engineering standards.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available.
  • Opportunity for overtime and shift differential pay.
  • Discretionary bonuses based on individual performance and company results.
  • Comprehensive health insurance, life, and disability insurance.
  • Savings plan and paid time off for vacations and personal business.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Aeronautic Systems is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer to join our diverse team in Oklahoma City, OK. 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 development environment.

We are looking for an engineer who can analyze, research, and develop structural engineering specifications for metals, non-metallic materials, and composite structures in product design. Responsibilities include analyzing damage tolerance and durability of metal and composite airframe structures, as well as performing random vibration analysis using tools such as Catia, FEMAP, Patran, 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 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.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Engineer Structural: Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of experience in Aerospace structural design OR an MS degree in STEM with 0 years of related experience
  • Principal Engineer Structural: Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Aerospace structural design OR an MS degree in STEM with 3 years of related experience OR a PhD in STEM and 0 years of related experience
  • Experience in bonded composite structural analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structures.
  • Experience in 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 PATRAN or FEMAP.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a active U.S Government Secret or higher clearance, as well as, a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Current U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret Clearance.
  • Experience with Special Access Programs.
  • Experience working on military aircraft.
  • Knowledge of MIL-STD regulations as they pertain to aerospace structures.


Primary Level Salary Range: $73,100.00 - $109,700.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $90,300.00 - $135,500.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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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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