Engineer OR Principal Engineer Structural Analysis (3/10 Weekend Shift)

About the role

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer or Principal Structural Analysis Engineer to join our team. This position is located in Palmdale, CA and is part of a 3/10 (Friday-Sunday) 1st shift.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes damage tolerance, durability of metal and composite airframe structures.
• Reviews completed analyses, drawings, and repairs for accuracy, clarity, and completeness.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to develop design solutions.
• Presents and explains structural issues/solutions to internal management and customer representatives.
• Maintains and improves part designs, equipment, and systems in support of production deliveries.
• Solves complex problems thoroughly, imaginatively, practically, and consistently with program objectives.
• Evaluates as-built products for conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications.
• Experienced in Structural Analysis Methods and documentation, including hand-sheet analysis, and the development and manipulation of large Finite Element Models.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) with 2+ years of relevant experience, or Master's Degree in STEM with 3+ years of relevant experience, or PhD Degree with no experience for a Principal Structural Analysis Engineer.
• Active In-scope (within 6 years) U.S. Government Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Program Special access within a reasonable period of time.
• Experience in Bonded Composite 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience, or Master's Degree in STEM with 3+ years of relevant experience, or PhD Degree with no experience for a Principal Structural Analysis Engineer.
• Current in-scope DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance.
• Experience in MRB Stress Analysis supporting a high-paced production environment.
• Experience in Special Access Programs.
• Experience working on military aircraft.

Skills

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

Benefits

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Schedule

This position is part of a 3/10 (Friday-Sunday) 1st shift.

Application Information

The application period for this 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.