Sr. Principal Structural Design Engineer

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Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for a Senior Principal Structural Design Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals on our Vehicle Engineering department.

This position is located in Melbourne, Florida.

In this role, you will work within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment to develop primary and secondary metal and composite aircraft structure parts and assemblies, lead design and trade study efforts, mentor less experienced engineers, and develop advanced design solutions to complex technical problems.

The successful candidate possesses substantial experience with design and fabrication techniques for aircraft primary structural details, assemblies, and installations utilizing both metallic and composite materials, conventional fastening methods, bonded primary structures, major structural joint definition, and load path development.

Responsibilities may include :

Design primary and secondary aircraft structural parts, assemblies, and installations using metallic and / or composite materials for new aircraft design and / or modifications to existing aircraft

Working within or leading an IPT, interfaces with IPT / Program leadership, suppliers, customers, and other technical disciplines to independently prepare and lead the preparation of engineering design solutions to challenging problems through the development of Product Definition Packages

Collaborate with structural analysis, manufacturing, materials and processes, and other stakeholders to produce flight weight structures

Employ GD&T and Model Based Engineering (MBE) methods in support of Digital Transformation to create airframe layouts and produce engineering definitions

Assist team to develop / document best practices and mentor less experienced engineers

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 9 years of related engineering experience;

OR Master of Science (MS) degree in a related STEM discipline and 7 years of related engineering experience; OR Ph.D. in a related STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience

Experience designing primary and secondary composite aircraft parts / components, assemblies, and installations

Must have the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment

Preferred Qualifications :

Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Current, in-scope Secret clearance or higher

Proficiency with NX Solid Modelling or similar 3D modeling software

Proficiency with Teamcenter

Understanding of GD&T and MBE methods

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9 / 80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.

We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Salary Range : $104,400 - $156,600

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

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.

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.

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