Northrop Grumman · 23 hours ago
Sentinel Sr Principal Structural Engineer - 16690*
Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Senior Principal Structural Engineer to join their Infrastructure Design Team. This role focuses on the design, modeling, and integration efforts for Civil/Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical elements for Sentinel Launch Facilities, Launch Centers, or Test Facilities.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Supports the design, modeling, and integration efforts for Civil/Structural, Mechanical and Electrical elements for Sentinel Launch Facilities, Launch Centers, or Test Facilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 8 years of experience, 6 years of experience with Master's degree, 4 years of experience with PhD
Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with investigation date within 5 years
U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
Experience running dynamic and static analysis
Experience in any of the following: ABAQUS, ANSYS, FEMAP (w/Nastran)
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with adjacent disciplines (e.g. Systems Engineering, Design, Test) in a highly integrated team environment
Proficient in programming and use of MATLAB (or equivalent) for analysis and data manipulation
Proficient writer and able to verbally communicate technical content
Preferred
Proficient writer and able to verbally communicate technical content
Advanced or expert proficiency with ABAQUS, FEMAP, and ANSYS
Exposure to structural test applications
Experience with seismic analysis (ASCE 7)
Exposure to missiles program requirements & with propulsion
Navigate through NX 3D models and CPLM
TeamCenter CPLM experience
Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities
Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations
Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner
Experience in leading/supporting a development engineering team
Demonstrated experience working with customers to ensure project success
Experience in performing in an Agile environment and knowledge/understanding of JIRA
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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