Engineer or Principal Engineer - Structural Analysis

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Iuka, MS +1 · Mechanical

Structural Engineer or Principal Structural Engineer at Northrop Grumman, focusing on classical static strength hand analysis, Durability and Damage Tolerance (DaDT) analysis, and finite element modeling for aircraft repairs. Requires a STEM Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, with a Secret clearance required.

What you'd actually do

  1. Candidate should be knowledgeable in classical static strength hand analysis, Durability and Damage Tolerance (DaDT) analysis, and finite element modeling and analysis for discrepant detail parts and assemblies fabricated from metal and composite materials.
  2. Should be able to develop and document detailed structural analyses in support of aircraft repairs including but not limited to free body diagrams, internal or external loading, shear and moment diagrams, and calculation of internal stresses.
  3. Analyses will be in support of Material Review Board (MRB), and Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP).
  4. Candidate must be able to collaborate in a team environment, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously, comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM)
  • 2 years of relevant experience (Engineer level)
  • 5 years of relevant experience (Principal Engineer level)
  • MRB related activities
  • Ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final U.S. adjudicated government Secret clearance

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in Engineering (ME/AE) with minimum of 1 year of experience in structural analysis.
  • Experience working on an ASIP managed platform.
  • Experience with crack growth software-AFGROW.
  • Familiarity with FEMAP/NX Nastran.
  • Experience with the development of dispositions for Airframe discrepancies.
  • Active US Government Secret Clearance or above

What the JD emphasized

  • Secret clearance required