Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Engineer Structural / Engineer Structural. This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems Sector in Oklahoma City, OK.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Vehicle Engineering group. In Vehicle Engineering, we develop manned and unmanned aircraft platforms for all programs in the Aeronautics Systems Sector. The primary role involves conducting structural modification stress analysis in a fast-paced development environment.
Essential Functions
The selected candidate will perform the following, including, but not limited to:
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 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 requisition may be filled at either an Associate Engineer Structural (level 1) or Engineer Structural (level 2).
Basic Qualifications for an Associate Engineer Structural
A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2026.
Be majoring in or having majored in: Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar STEM degree.
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.
Basic Qualifications for an Engineer Structural
A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2026 or is completing their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 2 years of Aeronautical engineering experience (or similar engineering experience) by August 2026.
Be majoring in or having majored in: Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar STEM degree.
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.
Preferred Qualifications
Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher
Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).
Experience in bonded composite structural analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structures.
Experience in metallic structural analysis of primary and secondary aircraft structures.
Experience with structural analysis methods and documentation, including hand-sheet analysis and large Finite Element Model manipulation.
Familiarity with PATRAN or FEMAP.
Pay Range
Associate Engineer Structural: $62,300 - $93,500
Engineer Structural: $75,100 - $112,700
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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.