Principal/Sr. Principal Structural Engineer - Space Components
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Oxnard
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Job Description:
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
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.
The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop
Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation,
redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various
sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills,
innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain
optimized product lines across the sector while providing a
decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our
mission.
The Space Components and Strategic Businesses Unit is seeking a
Principal / Sr. Principal Structural Engineer (level 3/4) to join
our Engineering team. This position will be based in San Diego, CA,
but may be located in Devens, MA, Beltsville, MD, or Oxnard,
Goleta, or Commerce, in California. Hybrid work-from-home / onsite
could be an option for the right candidate.
Overview
The Structural Engineer for this role will work with the Business
Unit (BU) engineering team to develop and implement new analysis
methods, codes, standards, and tools to improve accuracy while
reducing cost and analysis lead time. This individual will be
responsible for researching existing analytical tools and methods
used across the business and identifying strengths and weaknesses
of the various toolsets. Using critical thinking and
problem-solving skills, the Principal Structural Engineer will work
with individual Operating Unit (OU) teams to identify opportunities
to optimize analytical processes in order to best support timely
delivery of accurate and affordable analysis results to internal
and external customers. This team member will assess and document
analysis methods by product area and/or value stream used by
individual OUs and share these tools and best practices with the
broader BU team. A main focus for this role will be developing and
maintaining manuals and training materials for analysis
best-practice focus areas such as accuracy, repeatability, and
affordability.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in the following
areas:
FEM / FEA tools and methods (NX Siemens Nastran and/or Dassault
Systems Abaqus a plus)
Strong background in coding and programming, with experience with
one or more of the following coding languages: Python, Java, C and
C++, JavaScript, SQL, VBA.
Ability to interpret and understand structural engineering
specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite
structural materials.
Experience with and broad knowledge of integrated systems,
electromechanical assemblies, structural materials, and bonded and
soldered interfaces.
Familiarity with analysis and simulation methods for mechanical,
thermal, vibration, and shock performance in static and dynamic
environments.
Experience with analysis for damage tolerance, durability, dynamic
loading, stability and stress fatigue in order to determine design
allowables.
Ability to carefully analyze complex problems and develop
innovative solutions.
Broad knowledge of industry practices.
Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives.
Must be able to work independently and have strong organizational
skills.
Skillfully perform complex professional tasks and apply regular use
of ingenuity and innovation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to
effectively and clearly present technical approaches and
findings.
This position may be filled as a Principal (Level 3) or a Senior
Principal (Level 4) depending upon candidate education, experience
and qualifications. (All locations are Geodiff E)
Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited
university and 5+ years of engineering process development and/or
project management experience OR Master's Degree in STEM discipline
with 3+ year experience
Proficiency in space and aerospace structural analysis of
composites structures, including bonded joints, sandwich panels and
metals
Proficiency in finite element analysis and composite laminate
theory
Skilled in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook,
PowerPoint, Project)
Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance
Basic Qualifications for a Level 4:
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with, and knowledge of hardware design and manufacturing
processes for space & aerospace applications
Proficiency in finite element analysis using Siemens specific
tools.
Proficiency with programming in Excel using VBA.
Proficiency in Femap, NASTRAN, Altair Hyperworks, and ESI VA
One
Proficiency writing API's in FEMAP
Experience with development and implementation of AI algorithms and
user environments
Experience with NX and Team Center software platforms
Salary Range: $104,600.00 - $157,000.00Salary Range 2: $129,700.00
- $194,500.00
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
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.
We are a pioneering company.
With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space -
our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future.
Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your
interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every
opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from
many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a
drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering
to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.
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