Sentinel Principal/Sr. Principal Structural Analyst
Listed on 2026-06-04
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
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 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.
You Will Get To Do:
The Sentinel Analysis Team that oversees the design/analysis of the air vehicle, transport and ground support equipment, facilities and related subsystems that support the future upgrade to the Minuteman III missile as well as the unique flight test facilities is hiring. Seeking an engineer within the fracture control area of focus to perform the following:
The qualified candidate will join the Fracture Control team. The primary responsibility of the Fracture Control team is to manage the Fracture Control requirements for the Sentinel program and its suppliers.
Responsibilities include:Maintaining the Fracture Control Plan and Process including submission, customer comment resolution and approval by the customer.
Coordinating Fracture Control requirement flow down to suppliers through Supplier Management Teams.
Perform fracture analysis as required to support the Analysis homeroom including static, dynamics, stability, and damage tolerance analysis.
Participate in the Fracture Control Board responsible for assessing and dispositioning fracture critical parts and components.
Serve as Materials Engineering subject matter expert for all engineering activities related to fracture mechanics and design for fatigue and fracture.
Derive material property requirements for damage tolerant design and expected life, maximum allowable flaw size based on the loading spectra for given applications.
Support material review board (MRB) as required for structural and damage tolerance substantiation.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
You Will Bring TheseQualifications:
This role can be filled at the Principal Structural Analyst (T03) or Sr. Principal Structural Analyst (T04) level.
Principal Structural Analyst : 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science or related field; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD
Must hold an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet business needs.
Ability to assess engineering design against Fracture Control requirements.
Experience authoring technical reports and presenting data in support of disposition of Fracture Critical parts.
Experience with finite element modeling (FEM)
Sr. Principal Structural Analyst : 8 years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science or related field; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Year with PhD
Must hold an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable…
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