Senior Principal Structural Analysis Engineer (Weekday Nights)
Northrop Grumman
- Clearfield, UT
- $114,900-172,300 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Production Material Review Board (MRB) Analysis Support
- Composite Structural Analysis
- Fatigue/Durability & Damage Tolerance of Metals
- Develop solutions to structural analysis problems for aircraft platforms involving composite laminates, metallics, sandwich structure, and large bonded and bolted assemblies
- Support trade study designs, new project initiatives, airframe sizing, Independent Research & Development projects, and structural testing activities
- Support material review board (MRB) activity for non-conforming parts and provide structural recommendations to substantiate dispositions
- Perform structural analysis using classical methods, commercial tools, and in-house codes for multidisciplinary technical problems
- Understand the methods of analyzing composite structure and overall requirements for certification
- Build, analyze, and post-process Finite Element Models (FEMs) using Femap, Simcenter NX, and Nastran
- Document structural analysis methods, margins, and implementation in final reports and propose new methods depending on the needs of the project
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and 9 years of related, relevant experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM field with 7 years of related, relevant experience; OR a PhD in a STEM field with 4 years of related, relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in one or more of the following core structural areas: Composite Analysis, Fatigue/Durability & Damage Tolerance of Metals, and/or Production Material Review Board (MRB) Analysis Support
- Demonstrated experience leading a team of engineers, leading a project, and/or mentoring junior engineers
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance. This clearance must be obtained prior to start and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP). This SAP must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
- Bachelor’s or Master of Science degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering
- Active DOD Secret Security Clearance or equivalent
- Experience using Femap, NX Simcenter, and Nastran
- Experience supporting material review board (MRB) non-conformance dispositions
- Experience performing structural analysis for military aircraft applications