Structural Engineer - R10220630
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Corinne
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time
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. 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 CPS Composite Case Lead Design Engineer – Level 4 located in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
The candidate will coordinate with the program and other engineers to meet the programs deadlines. This position is responsible for aiding the development and production 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.
Your Role And Impact
- 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.
- 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.
- Provide DE production support including MRB resolution for the CPS program.
- Other duties as assigned
If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or associated discipline with 8 years of solid rocket motor design and manufacturing experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience.
- Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
- 3D FEA experience with composite structures for stress, strain and buckling assessments
- Strong understanding of solid mechanics and classical mechanics principles
- Strong problem-solving skills and a self-starter
- Ability to communicate technical content through email, phone, in-person and group settings
- MRB DE signature for the CPS program
- Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA)
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or associated discipline
- Strong understanding of solid rocket motor system design, development, and manufacturing.
- Extensive background knowledge of the CPS program and history of the insulated composite case design
- Understanding of composite laminate plate theory (CLT)
- Structures design experience with composite and metallic materials.
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