Structural Engineer - R10217309

Structural Engineer 2 - R
Northrop Grumman
Promontory, UT

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 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.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Travel required:

Yes, 10% of the time.

• Analyze, research, and develop structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials for product design and operation of product, including structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment and maintenance designs.
• Analyze damage tolerance, durability, design allowables, and structural modeling.
• Use tools such as ANSYS, ABAQUS, NX and other software applications.
• 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 rocket design.
• 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.

• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering and 2 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 6 months of experience.
• FE analysis experience with MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering – emphasis in metal structures and solid mechanics or finite element theory.
• Familiarity with design and modeling software (NX).
• Strong and demonstrated communication, planning, project management, and presentation skills.

• 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.

Primary level salary range: $79,300.00 – $. Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as scope and responsibilities, candidate’s experience, education, skills, and market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date. This timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and candidate availability.

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.