Thermal/Structural Analyst lvl 1/2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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.

This position will be located on-site at our Rocket Center, WV location. No remote work is available for this position.

Position Overview:

Perform analysis, design, or test of one or more moderately complex materials (including energetics), structural components, and control systems for propulsion systems. Apply engineering principles, industry standards, company standards and customer requirements to develop propulsion systems (electric, solid/liquid fuel rocket, air-breathing, thrusters) for application in launch vehicles, missile systems, and space mission systems. Coordinate strategy for developing and leveraging multi-disciplinary design, optimization, and analysis processes to support mission requirements. Define and coordinate the conduct of testing required to evaluate design work.

Essential Functions:

• Analysis model formulation and FEA or CFD solution using Abaqus or Fluent

• Providing technical assessments of results and giving design guidance with specialized knowledge of mechanics of materials for orthotropic, hyperelastic, and visocelastic materials

• Reporting of analysis results in written and oral formats

• Peer reviewing of other analysts work products, including efforts at other corporate business locations

• Conduct trade studies and evaluate alternative designs

• Determine engineering tasks required for project planning and execution; Analyze project requirements and develop detailed planning, conceptual designs, and risk analysis

• Interact with internal and external customers; Assist the customer in defining system requirements and in the generation of specifications for products or sub systems

• Develop and present materials for project related briefings including design reviews to be given to internal and external customers

• Travel up to 10% of the time to supplier, test facilities, and launch facilities

This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Engineer 1 or Engineer 2

Basic Qualifications

Associate Engineer Propulsion 1

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 0 years of related engineering experience

• Some knowledge of CAD modeling and finite element analysis programs, Abaqus preferred

• Oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment as part of a multi-discipline team

• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security clearance

Engineer Propulsion 2

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 0 years of related engineering experience,

• Some experience with FEA or CFD programs (Abaqus or Fluent preferred)

• Oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment as part of a multi-discipline team

• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret security clearance, or higher

• Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree

• Experience with MATLAB, VBA, Fortran, and/or Python

• Working knowledge of composite materials

• Working knowledge of steady state and transient dynamic analysis

• Working knowledge of viscoelastic and hyperelastic material modeling

• Proficiency with Siemens NX

• Script writing, workflow automation

• Previous experience in aerospace manufacturing facility

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a team

• Excellent communication skills are requiredPerform analysis, design, or test of one or more moderately complex materials (including energetics), structural components, and control systems for propulsion systems. Apply engineering principles, industry standards, company standards and customer requirements to develop propulsion systems (electric, solid/liquid fuel rocket, air-breathing, thrusters) for application in launch vehicles, missile systems, and space mission systems. Coordinate strategy for developing and leveraging multi-disciplinary design, optimization, and analysis processes to support mission requirements. Define and coordinate the conduct of testing required to evaluate design work.

Primary Level Salary Range: $65,800.00 - $98,800.00

Secondary 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.