Sentinel Structural/Principal Structural Analyst - 19960
Posted 2026-10-19 · Verified live 2026-10-20
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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.At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom, democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have a lot of 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.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Structural/Principal Structural Analyst. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You Will Get To Do:
The Sentinel Post Boost Module Analysis Team oversees the design/analysis of the post-boost structure of the Sentinel missile and related subsystems and support systems that facilitate the future upgrade to the Minuteman III missile. Our teams are hiring Analysis Engineers within areas of focus: Structural Engineering/Analysis, Thermal Analysis, Bolted Joint analysis, Welded Joint Analysis, etc.
Analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials for product design, or operation of product to include structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment and maintenance designs. Analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling. Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis. Tools utilized may include CATIA, IDEAS, ProEngineer and a variety of software applications.
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
This role can be filled at the Structural Engineer (T02) or Principal Structural Engineer (T03) level.
Structural Analyst: 2 years with Bachelors in Science; 1 year with Masters; 0 years with PhD
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance.
- Knowledge and/or experience with structural dynamics analysis of spacecraft, aircraft, or missiles.
- Professional knowledge of missile and/or spacecraft structures, statics, strength of materials, structural dynamics principles, and methods.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with adjacent disciplines (e.g. systems engineering, aerodynamics, stress analysis, design, test) in a highly integrated team environment.
- Experience with bolted joint analyses.
- Experience with documentation and presentation of performed analyses.
Principal Structural Analyst: 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance.
- Knowledge and/or experience with structural dynamics analysis of spacecraft, aircraft, or missiles.
- Professional knowledge of missile and/or spacecraft structures, statics, strength of materials, structural dynamics principles, and methods.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with adjacent disciplines (e.g. systems engineering, aerodynamics, stress analysis, design, test) in a highly integrated team environment.
- Experience with bolted joint analyses.
- Experience with documentation and presentation of performed analyses.
These Qualifications Are Nice To Have:
- Proficiency with ABAQUS, FEMAP, and ANSYS.
- Exposure to structural test applications.
- Experience with seismic analysis (ASCE 7).
- Exposure to missiles program requirements & with propulsion.
- Navigate through NX 3D models and CPLM.
- TeamCenter CPLM experience.
- Proficient in programming and use of MATLAB (or equivalent) for analysis and data manipulation.
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