Design Engineer 2 - Solid Rocket Motor Nozzle (9/80)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Corinne (UT); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector seeks a Design Engineer – Level 2 in Promontory, UT to contribute to solid rocket motor nozzle design and development. You will balance technical performance, cost, and schedule while collaborating with cross-functional teams on complex nozzle projects.

The role requires a STEM degree with related experience or a higher degree, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic, mission-critical environment on a 9/80 schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (STEM) with 2 years of professional experience OR Master’s degree (STEM) with 0 years of professional experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance.
• Skills in 3D modeling, mechanical drawings, and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, test, and production of a solid rocket motor nozzle.
• Modify drawings and specifications for complex nozzle designs.
• Participate in trade studies.
• Facilitate design changes.
• Interact with development teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, Analysis, Materials, and Test).
• Develop and present technical content for design reviews with internal and external customers.
• Participate in postfire evaluations of nozzle hardware.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

NX software

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector seeks a Design Engineer – Level 2 in Promontory, UT to contribute to solid rocket motor nozzle design and development. You will balance technical performance, cost, and schedule while collaborating with cross-functional teams on complex nozzle projects.

The role requires a STEM degree with related experience or a higher degree, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic, mission-critical environment on a 9/80 schedule.