Structural Engineer 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Loaded Motor team. This position will be at our Propulsion Systems Division facility located in Promontory, UT or Bacchus, UT. This requisition is for 2 openings: 1 for Promontory and 1 for Bacchus.

Role description & Responsibilities:

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.

Job Duties:

• 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

• Performing tasks in adjacent roles such as thermal, design, ballistics, and CFD

• Travel expectation of 0% - 5%

Basic Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (e.g. Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Chemical) and 2 years of experience or MS degree in engineering.

• Basic knowledge of solid rocket motors and their structural makeup

• Computer software (Abaqus, CAD, FEM, and MS Office)

• Familiarity with statistics and statistical methods

• Highly self-motivated

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Excellent time management and personal organizational skills

• Detail oriented and able to understand the big picture

• Willingness to learn

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in engineering (e.g. Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Chemical) with 3 years of experience or a PhD in engineering.

• Experience or education with an emphasis on structural analysis, dynamic response, material testing

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher

• Experience performing technical analysis

• Experience evaluating large data sets and deriving conclusions

• Demonstrated success in a team environment

Additional Requirements:

• Successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, 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 position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80A. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

The 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.