Solid Rocket Motor Thermal Analyst Engineer - level 3/4

Northrop Grumman•Elkton, MD

5d•$108,800 - $203,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Solid Rocket Motor Thermal Analyst Engineer – level 3/4 to work at its Elkton, Maryland facility. The Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems. This role involves conducting thermal analyses across all Northrop Grumman, Propulsion System and Controls product lines, including the development of thermal or computational fluid dynamic models, gridding, selection of boundary conditions and constraints, material properties, simulation code and methodology, and model validation. Common analyses include thermal analysis of rocket motor case insulation, nozzles, and thermal protection systems; CFD analysis of rocket nozzles, valve systems, case internal flow, and posttest assessment of hardware. The engineer will independently develop methodology and mathematical models, interpret analytical results, provide technical assessments of test hardware and data, prepare technical reports and presentations, provide technical mentorship, and take on technical and project leadership. The role also involves supporting propulsion and subsystem IPT leads and forming close working relationships with the customer technical community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM plus five years of related experience or Master’s degree in STEM plus three years of related experience (for Level 3).
Bachelor’s Degree in STEM plus eight years of related experience or Master’s degree in STEM plus six years of related experience (for Level 4).
Knowledge of system modeling tools such as STAR CCM, ANSYS, NX solid modeling software, and/or Matlab/Simulink.
Prior experience in rocket propulsion, heat transfer, thermodynamics, or compressible fluid mechanics.
Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite.
Demonstrated ability to prepare and present analytical results in both oral and written formats.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, presentation, and critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
Current Active Security Clearance.
Prior experience in solid rocket motor design and analysis.
Prior experience modeling high temperature environments, ablative materials, composites.
Prior experience with STAR CCM, ABAQUS, CFD++, or ANSYS FLUENT.

Responsibilities

Conduct thermal analyses across all Northrop Grumman, Propulsion System and Controls product lines.
Develop thermal or computational fluid dynamic models, gridding, selection of boundary conditions and constraints, selection of applicable material properties, selection of appropriate simulation code and methodology, and performing model validation.
Perform thermal analysis of rocket motor case insulation, nozzles, and thermal protection systems.
Perform CFD analysis of rocket nozzles, valve systems, case internal flow, and posttest assessment of hardware.
Independently develop methodology and mathematical models to match the physics of the system under evaluation including proper analysis methods/tools, proper boundary conditions, and appropriate material properties.
Interpret analytical results and develop recommendations pertinent to system improvement.
Provide technical assessments of test hardware and test data including validation of analysis.
Prepare technical reports and presentations of work product to both internal and external customers.
Provide technical mentorship and assistance to less experienced staff.
Take on technical and project leadership in improvement and product teams.
Support propulsion and subsystem IPT leads to ensure technical and cost execution of each system component.
Form close working relationships with the customer technical community and specific customer technical points of contact.