Structural Design Technologist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding.

Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Engineer Structural Design / Sr. Principal Engineer Structural Design.

The position is based in Oklahoma City, OK; Palmdale, CA; or Whiteman AFB, MO. Essential Functions: Work in a high-paced team environment to support program goals and schedule. Develop solutions to difficult problems that are thorough, imaginative, practical, and consistent with program objectives.

Provide MRB dispositions for primary and secondary structures. Evaluate as-built products for conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications. Clearly communicate and coordinate with other disciplines during the development of design solutions.

Present and explain structural issues and solutions to internal management and customer representatives concisely. Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) equipment and technical applications such as CATIA and Teamcenter. Develop layouts, sketches, and blueprints and investigate design factors such as damage tolerance, durability, design allowables, and structural modeling.

Identify design errors or deficiencies and make recommendations for changes. This position can be filled at the Engineer Structural Design OR Sr. Principal Engineer Structural Design level, depending upon the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications: Engineer level: Bachelors Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of experience in Aerospace structural design OR an MS degree in STEM with 1 year of related experience Principal Engineer level: Bachelors Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Aerospace structural design OR an MS degree in STEM with 3 years of related experience OR a PhD in STEM and 1 year of related experience This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret or Top Secret Clearance as well as Program Special Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Experience in the design of bonded composite primary and secondary aircraft structures. High level of proficiency using Unigraphics Nx or CATIA V5 in the development of aircraft structures and components Preferred Qualifications: Active in-scope Secret or Top Secret clearance (last investigation within 5 years).

Experience working on Special Access Programs. Experience working on military aircraft. 5 years or more aerospace structural design experience using CATIA.

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,100.00 - $137,600.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $93,300.00 - $171,000.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results

Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date.

However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.