Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Structural Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. May consider one of the following major Space sector locations: Magna, UT or Promontory, UT.
The Structural Engineer is responsible for analyzing structural integrity of propellants, liners, and insulation inside of solid rocket motors. Evaluation of the structural integrity of external thermal protection systems and bonded structures is also performed. These rocket motors are produced at Northrop Grumman facilities in Utah, which range in size from very large space launch boosters to small subscale laboratory test motors. This includes a wide variety of boosters used in launch vehicles for defense, space, and commercial applications. This requisition is for 2 openings: 1 at the Promontory location and 1 for the Magna (Bacchus) location. Remote positions are not available for this role.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Your mission, should you choose to accept:
Analyze internal and external viscoelastic structures used for solid rocket motors
Design and assess solid propellant grain geometries for new rocket motors
Assess results of static tests to improve analytical modeling
Develop and present documented analyses to internal and external customers
Evaluate historical motor performance data
Develop test and data requirements for viscoelastic structures
Coordinate tasks with other analysts and designers
Improve and update analytical methods and computer software
As needed, perform tasks in adjacent roles such as thermal, design, ballistics, and CFD
Travel expectation of 0% - 5%
Other duties as assigned
Why you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.
This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.
Basic Qualifications for Level 2:
Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
Basic knowledge of solid rocket motors and their structural makeup
Computer software (Abaqus, CAD, FEM, and MS Office)
Familiarity with statistics and statistical methods
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
In addition to the basic requirement of Level 2, you will need a minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience using finite element analysis software to solve structural problems
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in engineering (e.g. Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Chemical) with 3 years of experience or a PhD in engineering.
Experience and/or education with an emphasis on finite element methods, structural analysis, dynamic response, material testing
Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
Experience performing, documenting, and presenting technical analysis
Experience evaluating large data sets and deriving conclusions
Demonstrated success in a team environment
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Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.