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 interim flight clearances related to flutter, along with an understanding of the U.S. Navy aircraft certification process.

Strong foundation in structural dynamic analysis with concentration in flow–structure coupling, aeroelastic analysis, and flight and ground vibration testing.

Experience with vibration, vibro-acoustics, shock response, and environment generation.

Experience in the use of industry-standard loads and dynamics analysis software: NASTRAN, PATRAN, FEMAP, ZONAIR, ZAERO, FEMtools, Simcenter Testlab.

Experience with MATLAB, CAD tools (NX), IADS, Fortran, Visual Studio.

Experience leading a team or project.

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you?

At Northrop Grumman, we are innovating-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching.

Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00

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.