Structural Engineer 5

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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 designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.

We are currently seeking an experienced Staff Structural Engineer (Subject Matter Expert for Nozzle Flexseals) to provide leadership to our Nozzle Design and Analysis team in our Promontory offices.

Role description & Responsibilities:

The Nozzle Staff Structural Engineer is responsible to oversee and guide the designing, analyzing, testing and manufacturing of solid rocket motor flexseals for a variety of government and commercial programs.  This individual will use their engineering knowledge and creativity to ensure the following:

• Consistency in existing design and analysis methodologies.

• Technical rigor in supporting new decisions and changes.

• Innovative improvements that meet technical, cost, and schedule requirements.   

Job Duties:  

• Ensure all flexseal design and analysis activities meet internal engineering standards and program requirements (technical, cost, schedule)

• Review and perform structural analyses of nozzle flexseals.

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineering teams in the design, analysis, test, and production of flexseals.

• Be the focal point of communication with production teams (including technicians, process engineers, quality, safety and VSETs).

• Review updates to drawings and specifications for flexseals.

• Conduct and lead trade studies.

• Review reports and presentations for design reviews to be given to internal and external customers.

• Lead investigations to resolve anomalous or discrepant flexseal behavior.

• Lead research and development efforts to improve flexseal designs.

Experience Requirements:  

• Minimum Experience: 12 years with BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or 10 years with MS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; or 8 years with a PhD. 

• Ability to travel: Travel expectation of 10%

• At least 5 years of direct experience in the design and analysis of nozzles for solid rocket motors

Experience Preferred: 

• Software proficiency in NX, Abaqus, Team Center, EPLM

• 3D modeling, mechanical drawings, and GD&T

• Understanding of manufacturing and inspection processes

• Design and analysis experience with bolted joints, metallic and composite structures, and bonded assemblies

• Experience training and coaching less experienced engineers

Skills & Qualifications:

• Broad understanding of mechanical design, structural analysis, material behavior, testing methods and manufacturing processes related to flexseals.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Detail oriented but able to understand the big picture

Education/Certifications
·B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00

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.