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Engineer or Principal Engineer Structural Analysis

Northrop Grumman

Redondo Beach, CAJob$92–138K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$92–138K/yr
Location
Redondo Beach, CA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

Northrop Grumman Aeronautic Systems seeks a Structural Analysis Engineer or Principal Structural Analysis Engineer in Redondo Beach, California. The role analyzes metallic and composite airframe structures and develops structural engineering specifications. It is offered at Engineer Level 2 or Principal Engineer Level 3, with a first-shift 9/80 schedule. Relocation assistance may be available, and the position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Aerospace Structural AnalysisBonded Composite AnalysisMetallic Structural AnalysisStructural Analysis MethodsHand-Sheet AnalysisFinite Element ModelsPATRAN or FEMAPMilitary AircraftMIL-STD RegulationsF35 ProgramIMAT, IDAT, and PDMFinite Element AnalysisFinite Element Modeling

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or Master's in EngineeringBachelor's in Engineering or Master's in Engineering or PhD2+ Years Aerospace Structural Analysis5+ Years Aerospace Structural Analysis3+ Years Aerospace Structural AnalysisSecret Clearance

Benefits

Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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 Aeronautic Systems is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer or Principal Structural Analysis Engineer to join our diverse team in Redondo Beach, CA . This position is for the 1st shift with a 9/80 work schedule.

We are looking for an engineer who can analyze, research, and develop structural engineering specifications for metals, non-metallic materials, and composite structures. Responsibilities include analyzing metallic and composite airframe structures, as well as performing analysis using tools such as PATRAN or FEMAP and other software applications.

Essential Functions:

  • Perform stress analysis for primary and secondary structures.

  • Review completed analyses, drawings, and repairs for accuracy, clarity, and completeness.

  • Collaborate effectively with other disciplines during the design development process.

  • Present and explain structural issues and solutions clearly to internal management and customers.

  • Maintain and improve part designs, equipment, and systems to support post-production deliveries.

  • Develop comprehensive and practical solutions to complex problems that align with program objectives.

  • Evaluate as-built products for compliance with standards, procedures, and specifications.

  • Utilize structural analysis methods and documentation, including hand-sheet analysis and manipulation of large Finite Element Models.

This position can be filled at either the Engineer (Level 2) or Principal Engineer (Level 3) level.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Engineer Structural: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil) with a minimum of 2 years of experience in Aerospace Structural Analysis, or a Master’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil) with no experience required.

  • Principal Engineer Structural: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil) with a minimum of 5 years of experience in aerospace Structural Analysis; a Master’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Civil) with a minimum of 3 years of experience; or a PhD with no prior experience required.

  • Experience in bonded composite structural analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structures.

  • Experience in metallic structural analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structures.

  • Proficiency in structural analysis methods and documentation, including hand-sheet analysis and large Finite Element Model manipulation.

  • Familiarity with PATRAN or FEMAP.

  • Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working on military aircraft.

  • Knowledge of MIL-STD regulations as they pertain to aerospace structures.

  • Previous experience performing structural analysis on the F35 Program, and familiar with the Lockheed Martin tools such as IMAT, IDAT, and PDM.

  • Proficiency in finite element analysis/modeling techniques, including manipulation of large finite element models.

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $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.

Job Category: Engineering

How this job compares

Set against the 822 open Aerospace Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$92–138K/yr
  • California median$132–196K/yr250 salary ranges
  • US median$119–180K/yr587 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $115K, is 31% below the California median midpoint ($167K) — in the lowest quarter of Aerospace Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 273 open Aerospace Engineer jobs in California and 822 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Aerospace Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 704 postings).
Education
463 of the 822 open Aerospace Engineer jobs (56%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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