Structural Engineer - 2

Northrop Grumman • Corinne, UT

7d • $79,300 - $118,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Nozzle Structural Analyst to join its NASA and Commercial Nozzle Design and Analysis team, supporting the Propulsion Systems Division at its facility in Promontory, Utah. The role performs structural analyses of solid rocket motor nozzles for high-performance government and commercial programs, evaluates design solutions against technical, cost, and schedule requirements, and supports manufacturing of new and existing nozzle designs in a production environment.

The analyst works with a team to address complex problems, runs finite element analysis (FEA) code, interprets test data and applies test results to analytical structural models, and organizes information to reach defensible conclusions. The position also requires clear communication of technical concepts, knowledge-sharing with team members, and resilience when solving problems with limited information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering and at least 2 years of experience, or a master’s degree and 0 years of experience.
• Strong grasp of mathematics, FEA theory and codes, solid mechanics, and materials.
• Familiarity with a CAD software package such as NX, SolidWorks, or Creo.
• Excellent communication and technical writing abilities.
• Willingness to tackle challenges and learn new skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ABAQUS or similar FEA tools.
• Familiarity with at least one programming or scripting language.
• Exposure to analysis of composite materials in extreme environments.
• Demonstrated problem-solving experience in a team environment.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Complete structural analyses of solid rocket motor nozzles for government and commercial programs.
• Evaluate design solutions to ensure they meet technical, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Support manufacturing of new and existing nozzle designs in a production environment.
• Work as a member of an analysis team to tackle complex problems.
• Run finite element analysis code.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Share knowledge with team members.
• Solve complex problems, sometimes with limited information.
• Interpret test data and apply test results to analytical structural models.
• Organize information to make defensible conclusions.
• Approach roadblocks with resilience and proactively ask for help.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

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