Engineer / Principal Engineer Structural Analysis

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required for start: Secret (or higher) with ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. Travel required: up to 10% of the time. Position is 1st shift with a 9/80 work schedule.

About the role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautic Systems is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer or Principal Structural Analysis Engineer to join the team in Oklahoma City, OK; Palmdale, CA; San Diego, CA; or Whiteman AFB, MO. The primary role involves conducting structural modification stress analysis in a fast‑paced development environment, analyzing, researching, and developing structural engineering specifications for metals, non‑metallic materials, and composite structures in product design.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Analyze damage tolerance and durability of metal and composite airframe structures.
• Perform random vibration analysis using tools such as CATIA, FEMAP, Patran, Nastran, and other software applications.

Basic Qualifications

Structural Analysis Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree 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.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance, as well as a SAP clearance within a reasonable time frame.

Principal Structural Analysis Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in 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 with 1 year 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance, as well as a SAP clearance within a reasonable time frame.

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.

Compensation and Benefits

• Primary level salary range: $75,100 – $137,600.
• Secondary (principal) level salary range: $93,300 – $171,000.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.
• Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and share company results.
• Long‑term incentives may be available for Vice President or Director positions.
• Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (vacation and personal business).