Principal / Sr. Principal Structural Engineer - Structural Analysis - 6442

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job 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 world's 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.
Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal / Senior Principal Structural Engineer to join the Strategic Deterrence Systems Division (SDS). This position can be filled in Huntsville. AL and supports the Advanced Programs Team. Final grade offered will be based on candidate experience level.

What You'll Get To Do:

The successful candidate for this role will participate in the development of structural designs to optimize dynamic performance, development of structural dynamics analysis and methodologies using advanced numerical solutions, establishing parameters for dynamics testing, dynamics test monitoring and data processing, correlation of test results to model predictions, and preparation of technical documents and presentations.
This role will include leadership and performance of professional tasks, including the ability to lead small teams and execute to cost and schedule targets, ability to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, ability to prioritize and accomplish multiple task responsibilities simultaneously, and ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop innovative solutions.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, 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.

Job Qualifications:
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
---Principal Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master's Degree; 0 years with PhD
---Sr. Principal Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 9 years of experience; 7 years with Master's Degree; 4 years with PhD
---Experience performing structural analysis using ABAQUS, FEMAP/NASTRAN, or similar FEA programs to calculate margins of safety for stress/strain, buckling, etc. for metallic and composite structures
---Experience conducting first principal hand calculations to validate simulation results
---Experience utilizing Matlab, Python or other coding programs to solve complex engineering problems
--- US Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain an active secret security clearance

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
---Experience performing structural analysis using ABAQUS, FEMAP/NASTRAN, or similar FEA programs to calculate margins of safety for stress/strain, buckling, etc. for metallic and composite structures
---A current DoD Secret clearance granted or re-investigated within last 6 years
---Experience creating and running non-linear finite element models using Abaqus or FEMAP/NASTRAN
---Experience conducting first principal hand calculations to validate simulation results
---Experience utilizing Matlab, Python or other coding programs to solve complex engineering problems
---Experience writing scripts to automate workflow using MATLAB or Python
---Experience deriving loads for Ballistic Re-entry Vehicles or Hypersonic Vehicles
---Basic experience with PTC CREO, NX or similar CAD systems for model interrogation
---Advanced Composite structure analysis.
---Active DoD Top Secret Clearance investigated within last 6 years

Salary Range: $87,600 USD - $171,500 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 .

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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