Principal OR Sr. Principal Structural Analysis Engineer

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Structural Analysis Engineer to join our team in Oklahoma City, OK;
Palmdale, CA; or Whiteman AFB, MO. This is a 1st shift position with a 9/80 work schedule.

Relocation assistance may be available. Travel required 10% of the time. Clearance required for start:
Yes, clearance type:
Secret. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.

• Conduct structural modification stress analysis in a fast-paced development environment.
• Analyze damage tolerance and durability of metal and composite airframe structures.
• Perform random vibration analysis using Catia, FEMAP, Patran, Nastran and other software.
• Perform stress analysis for primary and secondary structures and 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.

• 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.

Principal Structural Analysis Engineer

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM and minimum of 5 years experience in aerospace structural design OR MS degree in STEM with 3 years related experience OR PhD in STEM with 1 year 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.
• Active U.S. Government clearance with ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time.

Senior Principal Structural Analysis Engineer

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM and minimum of 8 years experience in aerospace structural design OR MS degree in STEM with 6 years related experience OR PhD in STEM with 4 years 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.
• Active U.S. Government clearance with ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time.

• 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.

• Principal salary range: $93,300–$171,000;
  Senior Principal salary range: $116,300–$213,400.
• Possibility of overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus.
• Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan.
• Company‑paid holidays and paid time off for vacation or personal business.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit