Northrop Grumman

EngineerStructuralDesign/Sr.PrincipalEngineerStructuralDesign

$75–138k Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States; Palmdale, California, United States; Whiteman AFB, Missouri, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Engineer Structural Design / Sr. Principal Engineer Structural Design at Northrop Grumman. Skills: Structural design, Composite structures. Support program goals and schedule. Develop solutions to difficult problems”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Develop solutions; Identify design errors

Eligibility Requirements

Relocation assistance, Clearance required, Secret clearance, Top Secret clearance, Program Special Access, 10% travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelors Degree in STEM, 2 years of experience in Aerospace structural design, MS degree in STEM with 1 year of experience, Bachelors Degree in STEM, 5 years of experience in Aerospace structural design, MS degree in STEM with 3 years of experience, PhD in STEM with 1 year of experience, Ability to obtain DOD Secret or Top Secret Clearance, Experience in the design of bonded composite primary and secondary aircraft structures, High level of proficiency using Unigraphics Nx or CATIA V5

Nice to Have

Active in-scope Secret or Top Secret clearance, Experience working on Special Access Programs, Experience working on military aircraft, 5 years or more aerospace structural design experience using CATIA

What You'll Do.

Support program goals and schedule

Develop solutions to difficult problems

Provide MRB dispositions

Evaluate as-built products for conformity

Communicate and coordinate with other disciplines

Present structural issues and solutions

Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) equipment

Investigate design factors

Identify design errors or deficiencies

Make recommendations for changes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Other disciplines; Internal management; Customer representatives

Communication Scope

Explain structural issues; Explain structural solutions

Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: 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. **Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.** **Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems** has an opening for an **Engineer Structural Design / Sr. Principal Engineer Structural Design**. The position is based in **Oklahoma City, OK; Palmdale, CA; or Whiteman AFB, MO**. **Essential Functions:** * Work in a high-paced team environment to support program goals and schedule. * Develop solutions to difficult problems that are thorough, imaginative, practical, and consistent with program objectives. * Provide MRB dispositions for primary and secondary structures. * Evaluate as-built products for conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications. * Clearly communicate and coordinate with other disciplines during the development of design solutions. * Present and explain structural issues and solutions to internal management and customer representatives concisely. * Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) equipment and technical applications such as CATIA

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