Demo

Sr Principal Structural Analysis Engineer

Top Secret Clearance Jobs
Palmdale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

About the job Sr Principal Structural Analysis Engineer

Top Secret Clearance Jobs is dedicated to helping those with the most exclusive security clearance find their next career opportunity and get interviews within 48 hours.

Requisition ID : R10174866

  • Category : Engineering
  • Location : Palmdale, California, United States of America
  • Clearance Type : Secret
  • Telecommute : No- Teleworking not available for this position
  • Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America)
  • Travel Required : Yes, 10% of the Time
  • Relocation Assistance : Relocation assistance may be available
  • Positions Available : 1

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 Aeronautic Systems has an opening for a Sr. Principal Structural Analysis Engineer to join our team of qualified diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA and is assigned to 1st shift 4 / 10 schedule.

Primary function is MRB Stress Analysis supporting a high paced production environment.

Looking for an Engineer who analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials for product design, or operation of product to include structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment and maintenance designs. Analyzes damage tolerance, durability of metal and composite airframe structures. Tools utilized may include NX CAD, Femap, Nastran and a variety of software applications. Primary function is MRB Stress Analysis supporting a high paced production environment.

Essential Functions

  • Provides stress MRB dispositions for primary and secondary structure.
  • Review of completed analyses, drawings, and repairs for accuracy, clarity, and completeness.
  • Coordination and clear communication with other disciplines during the development of design solutions.
  • Concise presentation and explanation of structural issues / solutions to internal management and customer representatives.
  • Maintains and improves part designs, equipment, and systems in support of production deliveries
  • Develop solutions to difficult problems that are thorough, imaginative, practical, and consistent with program objectives.
  • Evaluation of as built products for conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications.
  • Experience in Structural Analysis Methods and documentation, including hand-sheet analysis, as well as the development and manipulation of large Finite Element Models.
  • Basic Qualifications

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 9 years of related professional / military experience in Engineering; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 7 years of related professional / military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional / military experience in Engineering.
  • Must have an active DoD Secret clearance that is in-scope (granted or renewed within the last 6 years). Needed to start.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR / SAP). Needed to start.
  • 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, as well as the development and manipulation of large Finite Element Models.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Current DoD Top Secret Clearance
  • Experience working on Special Access Programs
  • Experience working on military aircraft
  • Experience as a Lead Engineer managing a small group of analysts
  • Aerospace structural analysis experience using NASTRAN, PATRAN, or FEMAP.
  • Experience with analysis of composite structure and repair methods
  • Experience with analysis of metallic structure and repair methods
  • Salary Range : $133,000 - $199,600

    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.

    The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

    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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

    Salary : $133,000 - $199,600

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Sr Principal Structural Analysis Engineer?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Sr Principal Structural Analysis Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $63,591 - $79,722
    Income Estimation: 
    $87,429 - $110,032
    Income Estimation: 
    $85,699 - $106,221
    Income Estimation: 
    $78,429 - $98,330
    Income Estimation: 
    $73,784 - $86,677
    Income Estimation: 
    $90,372 - $103,622
    Income Estimation: 
    $61,825 - $80,560
    Income Estimation: 
    $90,032 - $105,965
    Income Estimation: 
    $85,996 - $102,718
    Income Estimation: 
    $85,996 - $102,718
    Income Estimation: 
    $111,859 - $131,446
    Income Estimation: 
    $110,457 - $133,106
    Income Estimation: 
    $105,809 - $128,724
    Income Estimation: 
    $122,763 - $145,698
    Income Estimation: 
    $105,809 - $128,724
    Income Estimation: 
    $136,611 - $163,397
    Income Estimation: 
    $135,163 - $163,519
    Income Estimation: 
    $131,953 - $159,624
    Income Estimation: 
    $150,859 - $181,127
    Income Estimation: 
    $131,953 - $159,624
    Income Estimation: 
    $169,825 - $204,021
    Income Estimation: 
    $166,631 - $195,636
    Income Estimation: 
    $162,237 - $199,353
    Income Estimation: 
    $181,083 - $218,117
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at Top Secret Clearance Jobs

    Top Secret Clearance Jobs
    Hired Organization Address Chevy Chase, MD Full Time
    About the job Senior Architectural Engineer - Secure Facility Top Secret Clearance Jobs is dedicated to helping those wi...
    Top Secret Clearance Jobs
    Hired Organization Address Colorado, CO Full Time
    About the job Program Control Analyst Top Secret Clearance Jobs is dedicated to helping those with the most exclusive se...
    Top Secret Clearance Jobs
    Hired Organization Address Laurel, MD Temporary
    About the job Missile Conceptual Design Engineer Top Secret Clearance Jobs is dedicated to helping those with the most e...
    Top Secret Clearance Jobs
    Hired Organization Address Linthicum Heights, MD Full Time
    About the job 2025 Associate Digital Engineer / Digital Engineer - Linthicum MD / Annapolis Junction MD Top Secret Clear...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Sr Principal Structural Analysis Engineer jobs in the Palmdale, CA area that may be a better fit.

    Senior Structural Analysis Engineer

    Icarus Inc, El Segundo, CA

    Staff Structural Analysis Engineer

    Disability Solutions, Palmdale, CA

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!