2026 Associate Structural Engineer/ Structural Engineer

About Northrop Grumman

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.

About the Role

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Structural Engineer or Structural Engineer to join our Aeronautics Systems Sector in Iuka, MS. This position will be filled at either the Associate level (Level 1) or the Structural Engineer level (Level 2) based on the candidate's qualifications.

In this role, you will collaborate in a team environment to develop and document detailed structural analyses in support of aircraft repairs. You will apply your knowledge of classical static strength hand analysis, Durability and Damage Tolerance (DaDT) analysis, and finite element modeling to discrepant detail parts and assemblies fabricated from metal and composite materials. Your work will directly support the Material Review Board (MRB) and the Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP), requiring you to comprehend and analyze complex problems to develop effective solutions.

Hiring Process & Application

The application period for this job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date, though this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Candidates should note that U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite for this position due to the required government security clearance.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

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. We value cognitive diversity and encourage candidates to bring their whole selves to work.