Structural Engineer 2

Northrop Grumman•Corinne, UT

1d•$79,300 - $118,900•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Structural Engineer for their NASA Integration Design team in Promontory, UT. This role is crucial for designing hardware and processes that facilitate the assembly of the Space Launch System (SLS) solid rocket motor hardware and its integration with the full SLS assembly at Kennedy Space Center. The engineer will collaborate with the NASA customer to enhance assembly process efficiencies while upholding safety and quality standards. The position operates on a 9/80 schedule, offering every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
Broad understanding of large assemblies and their impact in design and processing.
Strong skills in CAD including GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis and drawing preparation skills.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
Strong skills in problem-solving.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Detail oriented but able to understand the big picture.

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree
Experience in rocket motor integration and assembly processes.
Knowledgeable of NG/SP Engineering drafting process.
Experience in machine shop operations.
Knowledgeable of Siemens NX.
Knowledgeable of ANSYS or ABAQUS.
Experience with MIL/Aerospace testing methods.

Responsibilities

Aid in the development of hardware design for flight and static test hardware for rocket motor components related to integration and assembly.
Contribute to major design activities and coordinate technical efforts.
Create designs for future rocket motor assembly components and their integration with other subsystems.
Develop engineering documentation products (drawings, specifications, design and analysis reports, test plans, test reports, etc.).
Oversee and plan testing for development and qualification of flight hardware products.
Provide production and assembly support for heritage and new components related to the NASA Space Launch System (SLS).
Understand, coordinate, and integrate components from sub-system teams into a booster assembly.
Design associated components and structures to achieve lowest cost from design and lean manufacturing principles.
Review manufacturing planning.
Interface with customer technical personnel and program managers.
Plan and oversee material characterization testing of materials used in the design of integration hardware such as adhesives, metallic and non-metallic structures, and corrosion protection materials.
Perform structural analysis to support the design of flight hardware and test articles.
Perform assessment and develop disposition of discrepant hardware (MRB) and hardware anomalies.
Create engineering drawings and specifications to define design for hardware fabrication, write test plans, support fabrication efforts, oversee testing, analyze test data and make revisions to design based on results.
Provide engineering support for the SLS/Artemis build down at Kennedy Space Center.
Other duties as assigned.