Principal Engineer Structural

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our worlds biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.

Northrop Grumman Space System Sector is looking for a Principal Engineer Structural to join the Structural Analysis and Test team within Launch Vehicles at the Chandler, AZ facility.

Essential Functions:

• Under minimal direction, perform a variety of structural engineering tasks to support design, analysis, and test of missile and launch vehicle systems
• Use classical mechanics of materials and software to predict structural integrity. Generate safety factors for stress, stiffness, buckling, bolted joints, fracture, and other relatable structural failure modes
• Take direction and address issues using skills obtained in the field of engineering related to structural integrity sciences
• The use of finite element software (FEA) in structural analysis (FEMAP, NX NASTRAN preferred)
• Interpret, select, and apply specifications and customer requirements to accomplish specific goals.
• Produce engineering documentation and technical reports
• Determine appropriate test levels and instrumentation to support the qualification and acceptance of flight structures

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Masters degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with no experience
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance
• Strong structural analysis background with demonstrated work experience and knowledge
• Familiarity with finite element analysis, classical stress and strain methodology, engineering statics, and structural mechanics
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
• Computer skills with standard word processing/spreadsheet experience
• Ability to listen effectively, take direction, and possess initiative to accomplish assigned tasks and complete work in a timely fashion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with flight structures and ground support equipment
• FEMAP, NX NASTRAN finite element analysis software a plus. ANSYS, ABAQUS, and other software package use will also be considered.
• Experience using composite material systems including PMCs. Working knowledge of CMC systems is considered a plus.
• Fatigue and Damage Tolerance experience (NASGRO software preferred)
• Active DoD Secret security clearance, or higher
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.