Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeAt 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Stress Engineer / Principal Stress Engineer - Lab Structural Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals on our Test and Evaluation organization. This role is located in Melbourne, FL

**This role may be filled at the Base OR Principal level based on the qualifications listed, below**

Northrop Grumman Lab Design and Infrastructure group is looking for an experienced stress analyst to perform analysis on test equipment, structures, instrumentation, and air vehicle components. The stress analyst is responsible for the detailed Finite Element Modeling and structural analysis of precision and complex test articles, and systems that primarily support Northrop Grumman’s advanced air vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpreting and developing requirements and analytical models
• Performing stress and load analysis, documentation and reporting
• Presentation of analysis to ensure all components satisfy program needs

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.

Basic Qualifications (Base):

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline AND 2 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 0 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 0 years of related professional/military experience

• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

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

• Must have knowledge of FEMAP/NASTRAN and NX FEA software

• Must have knowledge of classical stress analysis hand calculation & equations

• Must have experience using tools such as CATIA V5, SolidWorks, NX, AutoCAD, or similar design software tools

Basic Qualifications (Principal):

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 3 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 1 year of related professional/military experience

• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

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

• Must have knowledge of FEMAP/NASTRAN and NX FEA software

• Must have knowledge of classical stress analysis hand calculation & equations

• Must have experience using tools such as CATIA V5, SolidWorks, NX, AutoCAD, or similar design software tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS, MS, PhD Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

• Strong technical written and communication skills

• Relevant job experience performing linear static stress analysis

• Demonstrated proficiency with NASTRAN software

• Demonstrated proficiency with FEMAP or NX CAE software

• Demonstrated strong technical writing & interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate and present technical material to various stakeholders

• Understanding of material fatigue

• Understanding of Dynamic Analysis, including shock and vibration

• Composite material experience

• Experience with additive manufacturing

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.