Engineer or Principal Engineer Structural - Mechanism Stress

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start:
Yes. Clearance type:
Secret.

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

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 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 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.

• Conduct stress analyses on mechanical systems such as hydraulically driven doors and associated locking mechanisms.
• Perform static analysis, including section checks, lug checks, joint strength and column stability.
• Apply durability analysis and internal load development of mechanisms using free‑body and FEM methods.

• Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s Degree in STEM with no years of experience.
• Experience in structural analysis methods and documentation, including classical hand calculation and large finite element model manipulation.
• Experience in structural analysis of mechanical systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite) and Special Program Access within a reasonable period.

• Bachelor’s in STEM or 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s Degree with 3 years experience, or a PhD with no experience.
• Proficiency in structural analysis methods and documentation, including classical hand calculation and large FEM model manipulation.
• Proficiency in structural analysis of mechanical systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre‑requisite) and Program Special Access within a reasonable period.

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Demonstrated proficiency with mechanism structural analysis.
• Proficiency with Unigraphics NX, CATIA V5 and/or similar CAD packages.
• Proficiency with PATRAN, FEMAP, NASTRAN, Stress Check, Abaqus CAE and/or similar analysis packages.
• Experience working Special Access Programs.
• Top Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Primary level salary range: $79,300.00 – $. Secondary level salary range: $98,400.00 – $. Base salary is determined by scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and annual bonuses. Long‑term incentives may be available for VP or Director positions. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made 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. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.