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Engineer or Principal Engineer Structural Analysis
Job Description
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems located in Palmdale, California, has an opening for Structural Analysis Engineer or Principal Structural Analysis Engineer.
Essential Functions:
Metallic and Composite Structural Analysis Engineer – Position requires experience in metallic structural analysis methods and documentation, detailed analysis procedures, load paths, load distribution, sizing, fittings/fasteners/joints/splices, acoustics/vibration familiarity, structural integrity plan, design criteria, stability, crippling, durability analysis and finite element modeling of structure. Desired skills include familiarity with layout sizing, and structural integrity evaluations.
Basic Qualifications:
Basic qualifications for an Engineer Structural Analysis include a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 2 years of experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with no years of experience
Basic qualifications for a Principal Engineer Structural Analysis include a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 5 years of experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 3 years of experience, or a PhD Degree
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain an active DOD Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience performing structural analysis on the F35 Program, and familiar with the Lockheed Martin tools such as IMAT, IDAT, and PDM.
Experience in finite element analysis/modeling techniques, including manipulation of large finite element models.
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Job Details
- Category
- Mechanical
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Palmdale, CA
- Posted
- Jan 8, 2026, 07:00 PM
- Listed
- Jan 9, 2026, 06:11 PM
- Last updated
- Jan 17, 2026, 06:25 AM
- Compensation
- $91,800 - $137,600 per year
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