Justin Northern

Northern.justin.dean@gmail.com (562) 704-2089 Melbourne, FL

Skil ls Profess ion al Pr ofil e

Self sufficient Aircraft Structural Analyst, versed in detailed structural analysis as well as FEM/FEA
Classical detailed structural analysis tools. A Mechanical Engineer who leverages skills gained as a former Division 1 Student Athlete
FEM/FEA (Football) to communicate concisely, manage time efficiently, apply coaching effectively, and lead
FEMAP Modeling/Meshing/Analysis with integrity. Proficient in utilizing tools such as NX CAE, FEMAP, Solidworks, Excel, MATLAB,
MathCad and Visual Basic to accomplish large tasks such as: developing and analyzing Finite
NX CAE/Simcenter Element Models, modeling CAD components, manipulate large amounts of data, as well as
Visual Basic analyzing designed aircraft components. Strong Mechanical Aptitude.
Solidworks Modeling & Simulation Exp eri ence
ANYSIS
MATLAB Vehicle Engineer Structural 1 (E-
(E-2D Stress Analysis Group)
Northrop Grumman / July, 2016 to Present
Vibrations
Performed stress analysis support for various structural design reviews for the E-2D
Mechanical Design
WOWP JASDF. Updated Air Vehicle FEMs for the E-2D static test effort, as well as helped
Loads and Dynamics in developing a detailed breakout fatigue Finite Element Model. Supported the Loads and
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Dynamics group by helping with creating/reviewing/formatting CDRLs for TRB reviews and
customer submittals.
Root Cause Analysis
Utilized Visual Basic by developing macros to accomplish seemingly daunting
HVAC/Pneumatics/Hydraulics/PID/PLC
data manipulation tasks.
Microsoft Office Formally Trained by NG in classical detailed hand calculation analysis of aircraft
MathCAD structure ~ as well as leveraged various senior engineers knowledge.
Developed Detailed Stress Analysis Reports for the following: Aileron Quad
Arduino
cam fitting, Aileron actuator fitting, brackets holding the wing fold actuator boot,
C
13 different hydraulic brackets throughout the wet outer wing, documented
modifications to the lower lock fitting, as well as supported modification to a
Affili ati ons vendor supplied bulkhead fitting.
Connect1NG Updated various ribs/spars/and skins of the E-2D Air vehicle FEM to represent
Northrop Grumman Employee what was actually released for manufacturing. ~ FEMAP
outreach Helped develop a detailed breakout fatigue model for a critical section of the
Role: 2017 Volunteer Coordinator Wet outer wing panel for the E-2D. ~ Utilized NX, FEMAP, Excel and VBA to help
Melbourne, FL create thousands of CBUSH elements within the model to represent fasteners
located throughout the wet outer wing panel.
Member of Tau Beta Pi Trained by Siemens in their NX CAE and FEMAP software.

Former member of the, Student Student Athlete (Division One Football)

Athletic Advisory Committee(SAAC)
Ed u cation
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Mechanical Engineering
Magna Cum Laude
California State University, Fresno
2011 2016
Engineering Honors Society
Fresno State Bulldogs / August, 2011 May 2016
Three year starter for the Bulldogs on the offensive line. Learned to become a great follower
which in turn allowed for me to become a great leader on and off the field. Received the
Bulldog Spirit award for representing Bulldog athletics with upmost integrity.
Semi-Finalist for College Football's Academic Heisman award (9/24/15).
Represented the Fresno State Football team at the Mountain West Media Days
in Las Vegas Nevada on July 28, 2015
One of 30 nominees for the 2015 Senior Class Award(2015)
AFCA Good Works Team Nominee for exceptional community service.(2015)
Named as Mountain West scholar athlete for four seasons.(2011-to-2014)