Principal Engineer – Structural Analysis

Northrop Grumman

. Perform structural modification stress analysis and manufacturing engineering supporting a high-paced development effort .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timePalmdale • California • United StatesLead💰 $75,100 - $171,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Aerospace Structural Analysis, including damage tolerance and durability assessments of metal and composite airframe structures. Proficient in developing structural engineering specifications and performing stress analysis for primary and secondary structures.

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Aerospace Structural AnalysisBonded Composite Structural AnalysisFinite Element ModelingPATRANFEMAP

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Hard Skills

Structural Modification Stress AnalysisDamage Tolerance AnalysisDurability AnalysisRandom Vibration AnalysisHand-Sheet Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationCoordinationProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Active USG Secret ClearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) Access

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringMetallic Structural MaterialsNon-Metallic Structural MaterialsComposite Structural MaterialsEngineering Specifications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform structural modification stress analysis and manufacturing engineering supporting a high-paced development effort
Analyze, research, and develop structural engineering specifications involving metallic, non-metallic, and composite structural materials
Analyze damage tolerance and durability of metal and composite airframe structures
Perform random vibration analysis
Provide stress analysis for primary and secondary structures
Review completed analyses, drawings, and repairs for accuracy, clarity, and completeness
Coordinate and communicate with other disciplines during development of design solutions
Present and explain structural issues and solutions to internal management and customer representatives
Maintain and improve part designs, equipment, and systems supporting production deliveries
Develop thorough, imaginative, practical solutions consistent with program objectives
Evaluate as-built products for conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil) and a minimum of 2 years of experience in Aerospace structural analysis, or MS degree in Engineering with 0 years of experience (T2)
BS degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil) and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Aerospace structural analysis, or MS degree in Engineering with 3 years of experience (T3)
Active USG Secret clearance with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrollment into Continuous Evaluation
Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access via a Program Access Request (PAR) prior to commencement of employment
Experience in bonded composite structural analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structures
Experience in metallic structural analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structures
Experience in structural analysis methods and documentation, including hand-sheet analysis
Experience developing and manipulating large Finite Element Models
Experience using PATRAN or FEMAP
U.S. citizenship required for positions with a government clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime eligibility may be available
Shift differential may be available
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business