Aircraft Loads Engineer

2 days ago


Melbourne, Florida, United States Northrop Grumman Full time
Job Title: Sr Principal Aircraft Loads Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr Principal Aircraft Loads Engineer to join our team at Northrop Grumman. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for performing analysis for flight loads and working with a small team to resolve complex technical loads problems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform analysis for flight loads and ground loads
  • Work with a small team to rapid resolution of complex technical loads problems
  • Convey complex technical problems diplomatically and professionally to other engineering disciplines and leadership
  • Collaborate with flight controls, mass properties, stress, and mechanism teams
Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 8 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science (MS) in a STEM discipline and 6 years of relevant experience
  • Experience with aircraft loads (flight/aero, ground)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering with an emphasis on aircraft loads (flight loads, ground loads)
  • Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
  • Advanced knowledge of detailed ground and flight loads and load mitigation
  • Experience with analysis of flight / ground loads to include steady state maneuvers, abrupt maneuvers, gust response, control surface hinge moments, and developing loads for miscellaneous conditions such as canopy, door, pressurization, engine mount, external store, tie-down/mooring, and aerial refueling.
  • Experience in the use of industry standard loads and dynamics analysis software such as NASTRAN, PATRAN, FEMAP, ZONAIR, ZAERO
  • Experience with MATLAB and CAD Tools (NX)

Salary Range: $114,900 - $172,300

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