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Northrop Grumman
Principal Engineer / Sr. Principal Engineer - Structural Design
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What they do
A Civil or Architectural Designer or Drafter prepares detailed drawings for building plans and architectural designs. Creates drawings according to specifications provided by an architect, and uses computer-aided design and drafting technology.
$73,211 / year median in California
+0% projected growth
Job Description
Principal Engineer / Sr. Principal Engineer
- Structural Design Northrop Grumman
- 4.0 Palmdale, CA Job Details $93,300
- $213,400 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Relocation assistance Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Structural engineering practices Aerospace design CAD design (engineering design task) Composite materials in industrial design Developing structural designs Composites experience in material engineering Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
YesCLEARANCE 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.
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 an Principal Engineer Structural Design / Sr. Principal Engineer Structural Design level.Basic Qualifications:
Principal Engineer level : Bachelors 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 Senior Principal Engineer level: Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of experience in Aerospace structural design OR an MS degree in STEM with 6 years of related experience OR a PhD in STEM and 0 years 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 orCATIA V5
in the development of aircraft structures and componentsPreferred 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:
$93,300.00- $171,000.
Secondary Level Salary Range:
$116,300.00- $213,400.