Principal/Sr. Principal Structural Analyst (2nd shift)

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 has an opening for a Principal or Senior Principal Structural Analysis Engineer (2nd shift) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located in Melbourne, FL. "A shift differential may apply" Responsibilities Include: Performs classical static strength hand analysis, Durability and Damage Tolerance (DaDT) analysis, and finite element modeling and analysis for discrepant detail parts and assemblies fabricated from metal and composite materials Develop and document detailed structural analyses in support of aircraft repairs including but not limited to free body diagrams, internal or external loading, shear and moment diagrams, and calculation of internal stresses Analyses will be in support of Material Review Board (MRB) and Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP) May mentor less experienced personnel, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously, comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions This requisition may be filled as either a Principal Engineer (level 3) or Senior Principal Engineer (level 4) based on the qualifications below. Basic Qualifications: Principal Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a relevant Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 years related professional/military experience; OR Master's degree in a relevant STEM discipline with 3 years of related professional/military experience Sr. Principal Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a relevant Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 8 years related professional/military experience; OR Master's degree in a relevant STEM discipline and 6 years of related professional/military experience Relevant experience to include classical static strength hand analysis, Durability and Damage Tolerance (DaDT) analysis, and/or finite element modeling and analysis for discrepant detail parts and assemblies fabricated from metal and composite materials Experience with MRB related activities Must be willing and able to work 2nd Shift Hours: 2:30p.m - 12:00a.m EST Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance Preferred Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering Experience working on an ASIP managed platform Aircraft structural design criteria, and nonstandard repair and equivalent strength analysis background is a plus Experience with crack growth software-AFGROW Familiarity with FEMAP/NX Nastran Experience with the development of dispositions for Airframe discrepancies Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution System/ MES, and a Northrop Grumman MRB EN/ST signature is a plus Current, in-scope DoD Secret clearance or higher