Structural Engineers / Design Engineers - 4

Northrop Grumman • Magna, UT

1d • $122,800 - $184,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring engineers for its Design and Analysis department in Promontory or Magna, Utah. Candidates may be matched to teams according to their skills, interests, and business needs, including solid rocket motor nozzle design, NASA SLS integration design and analysis, loaded motor design and structural analysis, propulsion and cast propellant design, composite rocket motor case design and analysis, or metal structures. Engineers develop solutions that balance technical performance, cost, and schedule for government and commercial programs. The role follows a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off, and involves travel 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.

Depending on team assignment, the engineer supports design, analysis, testing, and production of solid rocket motor hardware, such as nozzles, cases, propellant, integration hardware, bonded structures, and metal components. Work may include creating 3D models and engineering drawings, conducting structural analyses, evaluating test data, supporting qualification and production testing, resolving production issues, coordinating across disciplines, and presenting technical material at design reviews. The role also contributes to maintaining and improving standard engineering processes, methods, and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a classical engineering or STEM discipline and 8 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree in a classical engineering or STEM discipline and 6 years of experience, or a PhD in a classical engineering or STEM discipline and 4 years of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
• Ability to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA).
• Strong understanding of solid mechanics and classical mechanics principles.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented while able to understand the big picture.
• Strong problem-solving skills; self-starter and highly self-motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Basic knowledge of or strong interest in solid rocket motors and their structural or propellant makeup.
• Experience or strong aptitude with 3D CAD modeling and mechanical drawings, preferably Siemens NX, or familiarity and proficiency with finite element or structural analysis tools such as Abaqus or ANSYS.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to clearly present technical content in emails, reports, and design reviews.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate technical documentation.
• Experience using modern engineering tools such as Siemens NX or equivalent CAD and/or commercial FEA software such as Abaqus or ANSYS.
• Familiarity with statistics and statistical methods for analysis-focused roles.
• Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis for design-focused roles.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or production.
• Experience with solid rocket motors.
• Knowledge of NG Propulsion Systems engineering drafting process.
• Previous fabrication or inspection experience, rocket motor design experience, or aerospace design experience.
• For nozzle teams: experience with design or manufacture of solid rocket motor nozzle hardware; familiarity with basic structural and thermal behavior of nozzle materials; participation in or support of post-fire hardware evaluations.
• For NASA SLS Integration teams: experience with design or manufacture of rocket motor integration hardware and large booster assemblies.
• For loaded motor and bonded structures teams: experience evaluating bonded and non-metallic solid rocket motor components, such as propellant, liners, insulation, TPS, or raceway bracket-to-case bonds; familiarity with viscoelastic material behavior and structural analysis of bonded structures.
• For propellant and cast motor teams: experience supporting design of cast-propellant regions and related rocket motor components; familiarity with propellant cast processes and structural behavior of propellant and insulation systems.
• For composite case teams: experience with design or manufacture of composite rocket motor case hardware; familiarity with composite structural analysis, laminate/CLT concepts, and structural FEA in ABAQUS/CAE.
• For metal structures teams: experience with design or manufacture of metal components, forgings, and bolted joints; familiarity with general structural analysis of metallic structures.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, analysis, test, and production of solid rocket motor hardware, including nozzles, cases, propellant, integration hardware, bonded structures, and metal components.
• Provide accurate, on-time 3D models, engineering drawings, and specifications for rocket motor components.
• Participate in trade studies and facilitate design changes that balance technical performance, cost, and schedule.
• Develop engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, design and analysis reports, test plans, and test reports.
• Perform structural analysis using closed-form and finite element methods; evaluate test data to draw conclusions and refine models.
• Plan and support development, qualification, and production testing of flight hardware and test articles.
• Provide production and floor support, including problem solving, anomaly resolution, and disposition of non-conformances.
• Work with multidisciplinary development teams, including Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, Thermal, Structural, Materials, and Test, to ensure requirements are met.
• Develop and present technical content for design reviews and briefings to internal and external customers.
• Learn and help maintain standard design and analysis processes, and improve methods and tools using test data and advanced analysis techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus
• Potential long-term incentives for employees in Vice President or Director positions
• Relocation assistance may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior