Structural Engineer 2 / 3 at Northrop Grumman

Corinne, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

147600.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Structural Integrity Analysis, Solid Rocket Motors, Thermal Protection Systems, Bonded Structures, Abaqus, CAD, FEM, MS Office, Statistics, Analytical Modeling, Static Test Evaluation, Viscoelastic Structures, Ballistics, CFD, Finite Element Analysis

Industry

Description

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. 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 Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site. Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00 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. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

The Structural Engineer will be responsible for analyzing the structural integrity of internal and external components of solid rocket motors, including propellants, liners, insulation, and thermal protection systems. Key tasks involve designing and assessing solid propellant grain geometries, evaluating static test results to refine analytical models, and developing documented analyses for customers.