Requisition ID: R10124875
Category : Engineering
Location : Edwards AFB, California, United States of America
Citizenship required : United States Citizenship
Clearance Type : Secret
Telecommute : No- Teleworking not available for this position
Travel Required : Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance : Relocation assistance may be available
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.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has openings for Principal Structural Analysis Engineers OR Senior Principal Structural Engineers to join our team of qualified diverse individuals. In Vehicle Engineering, we develop manned and unmanned aircraft platforms for all programs in the Aeronautics Systems Sector.
This position will be located at Edwards AFB in Southern California. This position supports a 3/10 schedule (Friday - Sunday) and can be either 1st shift OR 2nd shift, depending upon the selected candidates' preference(s). (Please note that while the shift is comprised of 30 working hours, employees are paid for 40 working hours.)
We are looking for Engineers who might have specific structural engineering specialties which may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis. Your day-to-day activities will be to analyze, research and develop structural engineering analysis packages involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials for product design, or operation of product.
This might include structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment and maintenance designs. You will analyze damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling.
This position may be filled at either the Principal Structural Analysis Engineer OR Senior Principal Structural Analysis Engineer level. Basic Qualifications for these levels are as listed below:
Basic Qualifications for Principal Structural Analysis Engineer:
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field with 5 years of relevant engineering experience OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field with 3 years of relevant engineering experience OR a PhD in a STEM field with 0 years of relevant engineering experience.
Experience in Structural Analysis Methods and documentation, including hand-sheet analysis, as well as the development and manipulation of large Finite Element Models.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance. Active DoD Secret clearance is highly preferred. This clearance must be obtained prior to the commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment. This clearance must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Structural Analysis Engineer:
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field with 9 years of relevant engineering experience OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field with 7 years of relevant engineering experience OR a PhD in a STEM field with 4 years of relevant engineering experience.
Experience in Structural Analysis Methods and documentation, including hand-sheet analysis, as well as the development and manipulation of large Finite Element Models.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance. Active DoD Secret clearance is highly preferred. This clearance must be obtained prior to the commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment. This clearance must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Preferred Qualifications for both levels:
Active DoD Secret/Top Secret clearance
Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace structural analysis experience using NASTRAN, PATRAN, or FEMAP.
Experience in Bonded Composite Structural Analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structures
Experience with analysis of composite and/or metallic structure and repair methods
Experience in structural testing (building block or full-scale test)
Experience as a Lead Engineer managing a small group of analysts
Analysis experience in a MRB role
Experience working on Special Access Programs
Experience working on military aircraft
Experience with durability and damage tolerance (DaDT) of aircraft structures
Salary Range: $104,600 - $157,000
Salary Range 2: $129,700 - $194,500
Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority . The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
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