Structural Design Engineer/Principal Structural Design Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Redondo Beach
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10088128Category: EngineeringLocation: Redondo Beach, CA, USACitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance Type: Top SecretTelecommute: No Teleworking not available for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be availableAt 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.Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider of prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable, and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.Northrop Grumman Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) has an opening for a Structural Design Engineer/Sr. Principal Structural Design Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Vehicle & Software Engineering department. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.The Structural Design Engineer will be responsible for engineering the preliminary, conceptual, and detailed design of Spacecraft components, sub-systems, and systems, including the creation of detailed simulation models and drawing release, and the coordination of manufacturing, integration, test, and delivery of the space vehicle structures.Additional responsibilities include (but are not limited to):Provide technical oversightResponsible for cost and schedule associated to SOWCollaborate with IPTL in the development of the integration scheduleResolve system-level issues and constraints, such as stress, structural integrity, thermal, dynamics, and critical clearancesPerform requirements definition, conceptual design, preliminary / layout, and detail design, drawing release, design review presentations, and support to fabrication/integrationPerform bus equipment layout, payload layout, preliminary cable and harness routing (DC, RF, Waveguide)Work closely with stress, manufacturing, M& P, and test to develop design requirements, define structural load paths, develop CAD models and prepare engineering drawings to fabricate flight and structural test articles.Interface with other cross-functional groups, customers, and vendorsProvide I& T Sustaining supportResponsible for source control drawings, interface control drawings, & installation drawings.Lead and participate in system-level trades to ensure the vehicle design meets all physical, mechanical, and environmental requirements while accommodating the required payload, power, propulsion, thermal, communications, and attitude control system requirementsSupports Program milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, IDR, etc.) and Gate Closure/Lien ClosuresCreate a culture of trustThis requisition may be filled at either a Structural Design Engineer level or Principal Structural Design Engineer level based on the qualifications listed below.Basic Qualifications for Structural Design Engineer:Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with 2 years of engineering experience OR Master's Degree in STEM with 0 years of engineering experiencePrior work experience in space subsystems design, mechanical design integration, or related engineering experience.Proficiency in a CAD system.Candidate must currently have, and be able to maintain, a Department of Defense Top Secret clearance OR SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)Basic Qualifications for Principal Structural Design Engineer:Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with 5 years of engineering experience OR Master's Degree in STEM with 3 years of engineering experience OR Ph.D. in STEM with 0 years of engineering experiencePrior work experience in space subsystems design, mechanical design integration, or related engineering experience.Proficiency in a CAD system.Candidate must currently have, and be able to maintain, a Department of Defense Top Secret clearance OR SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)Preferred Qualifications:Experience with spacecraft design, integration and testActive DoD Top Secret Clearance with current Polygraph OR SCI with current PolygraphProficiency in CATIA V5 and/or CATIA 3DXMaster's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace EngineeringEVMS/CAM, and Project Management experienceNorthrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:Medical, Dental & Vision coverageEducational AssistanceLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programs & Work/Life SolutionsPaid Time OffHealth & Wellness ResourcesEmployee DiscountsFlexible Schedules: For example, some roles offer the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off from workFor more details, please view: Northrop Grumman Benefits" Salary Range: $85,000 USD $127,400 USDSalary Range 2: $104,600 USD $157,000 USDEmployees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.Saferfederalworkforce.Gov/contractors/.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.Northropgrumman.Com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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