Senior Principal Structural Analyst

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 Senior Principal Structural Analyst (Level 4) to join our Vehicle Engineering team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, Florida. In this role you will perform advanced structural analysis and act as a technical leader for complex vehicle structures. The ideal candidate is one who works effectively in a dynamic environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels. Key Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: • Perform finite element modeling and analysis (FEM/FEA) using tools such as NASTRAN and/or ANSYS. • Apply strong understanding of solid mechanics, fatigue, and damage tolerance, including experience with composite materials and CAD software. • Use classical structural analysis techniques, including free-body diagrams, statics, mechanics of materials, and structural dynamics. • Interpret component detail drawings, specifications, installation drawings, and test procedures to support structural analysis and integration. • Attend and present at internal program, customer, and supplier technical exchange meetings and formal program milestone reviews to provide and obtain technical progress updates. • Operate as a self-starter, capable of working with minimal direction while driving issues to closure. Basic Qualifications: • Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 8 years of related professional/military experience ; OR Master of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 6 years of related professional/military experience ; OR PhD in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 4 years of related professional/military 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: • An US Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). • Masters Degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. • Experience with the design, analysis and integration of environmental control systems. • Experience with NX and/or CPLM • Experience interpreting component detail drawings, specifications, installation drawings, and test procedures. • Experience writing/reviewing technical documents: SSOWs, SRDs,