Sr. Principal Structural Engineer

About the role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Sr. Principal Structural Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals located in Iuka, MS.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis of metal and composite aircraft structures for repairs and MRB dispositions
• Be proficient 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
• 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
• Support Material Review Board (MRB) and Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP)
• Collaborate in a team environment, mentor less experienced personnel, 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

Basic Qualifications

Sr. Principal Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with a minimum of 8 years' experience to include a background in aerospace structural analysis or Master's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with a minimum of 6 years' experience to include a background in aerospace structural analysis

• Experience in bonded composite OR metallic structural analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structures
• Experience with finite element analysis
• Proficiency in structural analysis methods and documentation, including hand-sheet analysis and large Finite Element Model manipulation
• Experience with MRB related activities
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering (ME/AE) with minimum of 9 years of experience in structural analysis
• 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
• Experience with performing repairs on primary structure made of composite materials
• Active DoD secret clearance or above

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $116,300.00 - $174,500.00

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.

Benefits

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.

Schedule

Work On-site, Full-time

Additional Information

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution System/MES, and a Northrop Grumman MRB EN/ST signature is a plus.

Aircraft structural design criteria, and nonstandard repair and equivalent strength analysis background is a plus.