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 worlds 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.

**Essential Functions:**

Perform linear and non-linear structural analyses of individual components and complex underwater structures using a combination of hand-calculations, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and bolted joint calculations. Ensure that designs meet program requirements and are consistent with program schedule and budget objectives.

The candidate must be able to collaborate in a team environment, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously, and comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

**Basic Qualifications for a Principal Engineer Structural:**

+ BS degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical or equivalent STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of experience in structural analysis or MS degree with 3 years of experience
+ Proficiency in using Finite Element Analysis tools, bolted joint analysis, and structural hand calculations
+ Proficiency in using common engineering design, production, analysis, and office tools.
+ US citizen and ability to obtain clearance

**Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Engineer Structural:**

+ BS degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical or equivalent STEM) and a minimum of 9 Years of experience; 7 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD.
+ Experience with Finite Element Analysis tools, bolted joint analysis, and structural hand calculations
+ Proficiency in using common engineering design, production, analysis, and
+ US citizen and ability to obtain clearance

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Able to work in a fast-paced environment where multiple projects are being developed and deployed simultaneously
+ Demonstrated skills/experience in the following multi-disciplined areas: shock, vibration, bolted joint calculations, and fracture analysis.
+ Active TS/SCI clearance

Salary Range: $96,900.00 - $145,300.00Salary Range 2: $120,000.00 - $180,000.00

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.