Staff Structural Dynamics Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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 Aeronautics Systems sector is hiring a Staff Structural Dynamics Enginee r (Level 5) to join our Vehicle Engineering team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, Florida. In this role you will serve as the structural dynamics subject matter expert, leading analyses related to flutter, whirl flutter, aero‑servoelastic behavior, and gust response. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in structural dynamic analysis with concentration in flow‑structure coupling and aeroelastic analysis. Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: • Act as the subject matter expert specializing in vehicle structural dynamics. • Serve as the technical lead in all matters related to flutter, whirl flutter, aero‑servoelastic analysis, and gust response analysis. • Apply a strong foundation in structural dynamic analysis with concentration in flow‑structure coupling and aeroelastic analysis. • Perform and/or review post‑flight data processing and resulting data products pertaining to flutter and dynamics. • Lead a small team to rapid resolution of complex structural dynamics problems, acting as a proactive, forward‑thinking, highly motivated self‑starter. • Attend and/or present at internal program, customer, and supplier technical exchange meetings and formal program milestone reviews to provide and obtain technical progress status updates. Basic Qualifications: • Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 12 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 10 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 8 years of relevant experience. • Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs. • Experience in supplier/customer relationship management, including briefing, coordinating, and/or following up. Preferred Qualifications: • Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering with an emphasis in aircraft loads and dynamics (flight loads, ground loads, flutter, aeroelasticity, etc.). • Current active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or under Continuous Evaluation). • Working knowledge of structural dynamics and aeroelasticity design. • Knowledge of test requirements, including military standards and specifications. • Experience drafting operational limits and i