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Structural Engineer: Level 1

Northrop GrummanChandler, AZFull-time$65,800.00 - $98,800.00

This position is part of the Structural Test team within Northrop Grumman Space Systems’ Launch and Exploration organization. The engineer will perform stress, strain, bolted-joint, and structural analyses for flight hardware, test fixtures, ground support equipment, and related structures. Work includes applying engineering mechanics, interpreting requirements and drawings, reviewing technical data, and supporting design integration and testing. The role also provides opportunities to learn tools such as FEMAP, NX NASTRAN, and MathCAD while contributing to reports and analysis documentation. It is well suited to a recent STEM graduate or early-career engineer with a foundation in structural mechanics, strong initiative, and an interest in aerospace or defense systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM fieldBackground in structural analysis through coursework, projects, or work experienceKnowledge of stress and strain methods, statics, and structural mechanicsAbility to read engineering drawings and specificationsStrong communication, listening, and task-management skillsAbility to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
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Defense contractor reporting 3,800+ Arizona workers (Oct. 2025); opened a Gilbert satellite building in October 2026 and says 350 jobs are moving there.

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