Principal Engineer Structural - Aircraft Stress An

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Clearfield
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10093317Category: Engineering Location: Clearfield, UT, USA - Roy, UT, USA +1 moreCitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance Type: SecretTelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be availablePositions Available: 1At 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.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Structural Engineer to join our Analysis Engineering team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Clearfield, UT.You will be a part of an Integrated Product Team primarily supporting new product designs and production with both metallic and composite structural analysis of primary airframe structure. The projects within our scope offer opportunities for team leadership, project management, and diverse technical assignments. Our team works to develop the latest composite structures for military/commercial aircraft and launch structures and are leaders in next-generation structure development. Would you like to work on the cutting edge of aerospace? Come join our team!Our team enjoys a diverse range of assignments and collaborates with many local and national Northrop Grumman teams to provide innovative solutions for complex and exciting problems. We are part of the Aerospace Structures business unit which has a focus on the design, analysis, test, and manufacture of large composite assemblies.We work a 9/80 work week, which gives us every other Friday off to pursue our passions outside the office. Northrop Grumman offers a full suite of benefits to our employees and are regularly voted among the top companies for work/life balance.Our Clearfield, Utah location is located adjacent to Hill Air Force Base between Ogden and Salt Lake City and is surrounded by the beautiful Wasatch Mountains which provide numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation. Do you enjoy skiing, climbing, hiking, or biking? Picture yourself in Utah!Responsibilities:Develop solutions to structural analysis problems for aircraft platforms involving composite laminates, metallics, sandwich structure, and large bonded and bolted assembliesSupport trade study designs, new project initiatives, airframe sizing, Independent Research & Development projects, and structural testing activitiesSupport material review board (MRB) activity for non-conforming parts and provide structural recommendations to substantiate dispositionsPerform structural analysis using classical methods, commercial tools, and in-house codes for multidisciplinary technical problemsUnderstand the methods of analyzing composite structure and overall requirements for certificationBuild, analyze, and post-process Finite Element Models (FEMs) using Femap, Simcenter NX, and NastranDocument structural analysis methods, margins, and implementation in final reports and propose new methods depending on the needs of the projectBasic QualificationsPrincipal Engineer StructuralBachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 5+ years engineering work experience -OR- Master's in a STEM field and 3+ years of engineering work experienceExperience in performing static analysis and documentation of both composites and metallic parts for primary aircraft structure with minimal supervisionExperience using industry standard structural analysis software such as NASTRAN, Femap, and NX Simcenter to mesh and analyze complex partsExperience in writing technical reports and presenting data in a clear and concise mannerAbility to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance and Special Program AccessPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's or Master of Science degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil EngineeringExperience with any of the following software packages: Simcenter NX, AFGROW, Abaqus CAE, Femap, NastranExperience with scripting new methods for structural calculations using Python, MATLAB, or Visual BasicParticipation in multiple design and analysis cycles for an aircraft development programExperience with Metallic and Composite structural analysis methods developmentExperience in structural test planning, analysis support, and post-test data reductionExperience supporting MRB non-conformance dispositionsActive DOD Secret Security ClearanceNorthrop 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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.This position reports to Clearfield, UT, USA, however, this position can also be worked from Roy, UT, UT, USA.Salary Range: $90,400 USD - $135,600 USDEmployees 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 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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