Structural Engineer - R10215833

Structural Engineer 3 - R

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Description

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. We look for people with 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.

We have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history—they’re making history.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems – Propulsion Division is looking for a Structural/Principal Structural Engineer to join our team at our Promontory, UT facility.

Job Description

Analyzes, researches, and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals, non‑metallic, or composite structural materials for product design or operation of product to include structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment, and maintenance designs. Analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowables, and structural modeling. Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue, and thermal analysis.

Tools utilized may include ANSYS, ABAQUS, NX, and a variety of software applications.

Specific Roles And Responsibilities

• Assess the structural integrity of rocket propulsion systems and related components using traditional closed‑form methods as well as finite element techniques.
• Plan and oversee material characterization testing of various materials used in the design of rockets.
• Reduce structural characterization test data into analysis input properties and material capability properties.
• Prepare reports and memos documenting structural assessment activities and results.
• Prepare and make presentations summarizing structural assessment/analysis results for internal review boards and external customers.
• Perform assessment and develop disposition of discrepant hardware and hardware anomalies.
• Interact with design and development teams (Design, Quality, Safety, Thermal, Materials, Operations) to support innovative and creative design solutions that meet rocket motor requirements (technical, cost, schedule, etc.).

Experience Preferred

• FE analysis experience with an MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering – Emphasis in metal structures, solid mechanics, or finite element theory.
• Familiarity with design and modeling software (NX).
• Strong and demonstrated communication, planning, project management, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer skills including NX, ANSYS (Classic or Workbench), and ABAQUS.
• Experience in finite element theory with emphasis in structural analysis, solid mechanics, including static strength, buckling, and bolted joint analysis.

Education

• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering and 5 years of experience or 3 years of experience with a MS, or PhD.

Compensation

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400 – $147,600. The above range is a general guideline;
Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date but may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.