Northrop Grumman · 2 months ago
Sentinel (GBSD) Principal / Sr. Principal Structural Engineer - 16559
Northrop Grumman is a leading defense systems company that provides innovative solutions impacting lives globally. They are seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Structural Engineer to join the Sentinel program, focusing on loads/dynamics analysis and innovative structural dynamics solutions.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
As part of the Sentinel AVE Loads & Environments team, your technical expertise and analytical prowess will play a vital role in loads/dynamics analysis and derivation, including rigid body analysis and coupled loads analysis (CLA)
This position invites a forward-thinking professional who is eager to tackle complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions that advance the future of structural dynamics for the Sentinel Program
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Engineering or relevant technical field
Principal Engineer Structural: 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD
Sr. Principal Engineer Structural: 8 years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Year with PhD
Knowledge and/or experience with structural dynamics analysis of spacecraft, aircraft, or missiles
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with adjacent disciplines (e.g. systems engineering, aerodynamics, stress analysis, design, test) in a highly integrated team environment
Proficient in programming and use of MATLAB (or equivalent) for analysis and data manipulation
Experience in Modal Transient Analysis in Nastran (or equivalent)
Ability to solve static and dynamic structural problems using analytical methods (hand calculations, in-house tools, and 3rd party commercial analytical tools)
Experience running Coupled Loads Analysis (CLA) and/or experience running multi-body dynamics simulations
Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Structural Mechanics program or equivalent from an accredited college/university
Experience working strategic or tactical missile programs
Experience with dynamic (modal) testing and correlation of structures
Analyzing, Documenting, and Presenting Coupled Loads Analysis (CLA) results in a CDR environment
Experience with modern FEA substructure modeling and component mode synthesis methods such as Craig-Bampton sub structuring
Experience with high performance computing, management of large sets of data
DoD Secret Clearance (or higher)
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
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