Structural Dynamics Engineer

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance Required for Start: No.

Clearance Type: Top Secret.

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is looking for a Staff Structural Dynamics Engineer
. This role is located on-site in Melbourne, FL. The position will begin as part‑time, with the expectation of developing into a full‑time role. The opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

• The Structural Dynamics Engineer acts as a subject matter expert specializing in vehicle structural dynamics supporting a development program.
• Serves as a technical lead in matters related to flutter, whirl flutter, aero‑servo elastic analysis, and gust response analysis.
• Leads a small team to rapid resolution of complex problems.
• Attends or presents at internal program, customer, and supplier technical exchange meetings, and/or formal program milestone reviews to provide progress status updates.
• Has strong foundation in structural dynamic analysis with concentration in flow‑structure coupling and aeroelastic analysis, and familiarity with post‑flight data processing and resulting data products for flutter and dynamics.

• Level 5:
  Bachelor’s in STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 14 years of experience in design and integration of equipment, or Master’s in STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 12 years of experience.
• Active In‑Scope DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Active In‑Scope DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Ability to perform role at part‑time, and full‑time when determined.
• Supplier Management Team (SMT) experience.

• Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering with emphasis on aircraft loads and dynamics (flight loads, ground loads, flutter, aeroelasticity, etc.).
• Current active DoD Secret clearance or higher (background investigation completed within the last 6 years or under continuous evaluation).
• Working knowledge of structural dynamics and aeroelastic design and test requirements, including military standards and specifications.
• Experience drafting operational limits and interim flight clearances related to flutter, solid understanding of the USN aircraft certification process.
• Strong foundation in flow‑structure coupling, aeroelastic analysis, flight, and ground vibration testing.
• Experience with vibration, vibro‑acoustics, shock response, and environmental generation.
• Experience with industry standard loads and dynamics analysis software: NASTRAN, PATRAN, FEMAP, ZONAIR, ZAERO, FEMtools, Simcenter Testlab.
• Experience with MATLAB, CAD Tools (NX), IADS, Fortran, Visual Studio.
• Previous experience leading a team or project.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ – $. Salary offers consider scope of responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions.

Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.

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