Structural Engineer 2 / 3

Northrop Grumman•Magna, UT

1d•$79,300 - $147,600•Onsite

About The Position

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 located in Magna, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is responsible for aiding the development of composite rocket motor cases and associated hardware. Candidate will contribute to both major design and analytical efforts based on knowledge and experience. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineer or associated discipline with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience (for Level 2)
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineer or associated discipline with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience (for Level 3)
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
Strong understanding of solid mechanics principles
Strong understand of classical mechanics principles
Strong problem-solving skills and a self-starter
Ability to communicate technical content thru email, phone, in-person and group settings
Ability to organize and catalog information and documentation
Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or associated discipline
Strong understanding of solid rocket motor system design, development, and manufacturing.
Understanding of composite laminate plate theory (CLT)
Structures design experience with composite and metallic materials.

Responsibilities

Support composite rocket motor case Production and Manufacturing operations by providing floor support with technical insight and justification
Perform closed form and finite element structural analysis to design flight hardware, disposition non-conformances, provide input for other teams, and provide technical information to customers. Siemens NX CAD software and ABAQUS/CAE are primary used programs.
Create engineering drawings and specifications to define design for hardware fabrication, write test plans, support fabrication efforts, oversee testing, analyze test data and revise designs based on results.
Use advanced in-house codes coupled with finite element analysis to create and analyze current and future rocket motor case products.
Perform 2D and 3D structural analysis for the design of flight hardware and test articles using Siemens NX CAD software and ABAQUS/CAE.
Learn and help maintain standard design processes.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Relocation assistance may be available
health insurance coverage
life and disability insurance
savings plan
Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
overtime
shift differential
discretionary bonus
Annual bonuses
Long Term Incentives (for Vice President or Director positions)