Airframe Structural Design Engineer

Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsFlexible LocationAirframe Structural Design EngineerUnited States-Florida-Melbourne No longer accepting applications.Job IDR10240004Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding.  Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking an Airframe Structural Design Engineer (Level 2) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future.  This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.In this role, you will work within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment to develop primary and secondary metal and composite aircraft structure parts and assemblies, lead design and trade study efforts, mentor less experienced engineers, and develop advanced design solutions to complex technical problems.  The successful candidate possesses substantial experience with design and fabrication techniques for aircraft primary structural details, assemblies, and installations utilizing both metallic and composite materials, conventional fastening methods, bonded primary structures, major structural joint definition, and load path development. Responsibilities may include:Design primary and secondary aircraft structural parts, assemblies, and installations using metallic and/or composite materials for new aircraft design and/or modifications to existing aircraftWorking within or leading an IPT, interfaces with IPT/Program leadership, suppliers, customers, and other technical disciplines to independently prepare and lead the preparation of engineering design solutions to challenging problems through the development of Product Definition PackagesCollaborate with structural analysis, manufacturing, materials and processes, and other stakeholders to produce flight weight structuresEmploy GD&T and Model Based Engineering (MBE) methods in support of Digital Transformation to create airframe layouts and produce engineering definitionsAssist team to develop/document best practices and mentor less experienced engineersBasic Qualifications:Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 2 years of related professional/military experience; OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related professional/military experience.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.Professional experience designing primary and/or secondary composite aircraft parts/components, assemblies, and/or installationsPreferred Qualifications:Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical EngineeringProficiency with NX Solid Modelling or similar 3D modeling softwareProficiency with TeamcenterUnderstanding of GD&T and MBE methodsFinal adjudicated government Secret clearance#BlueWe offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. 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.