Manager Structural Engineering 2 - 19109

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 139,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Roy, Utah, is seeking a Design Engineering Analysis Section Manager 2 to lead a growing team of structural analysis engineers on the Sentinel program.

The role requires a strong background in finite element methods (Abaqus/Ansys/Nastran), DoD clearance, and a track record of technical leadership. Relocation assistance may be available and the standard schedule is a 9/80.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM required with 8+ years experience, or Master’s with 6+ years.
• Strong background in structural and thermal analysis for aerospace structures.
• Experience writing and presenting technical content.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
• Experience with ABAQUS, ANSYS, or Nastran.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of structural analysis engineers and manage tasking, scheduling, and technical reviews.
• Recruit, staff, retain talent, and conduct performance reviews.
• Support Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Community of Practice.

Skills

Abaqus

Ansys

Nastran

Finite Element Analysis

MATLAB

Thermal Analysis

Structural Analysis

Bolted Joint Analysis

Programming

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX 3D modeling

CPLM

Thermal Desktop

FEMAP

TeamCenter

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Design Engineering Analysis Section Manager 2. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do:

The manager will lead a growing team of structural analysis engineers and will be responsible for leading all managerial tasks relevant to structural analysis. The manager will work 80% of their time in the structural analysis engineering discipline, as directed by the Sentinel Program AVE IPT Lead. The manager will be responsible for establishing, maintaining, and facilitating communications, tasking, scheduling, and technical reviews with each individual contributor’s execution lead in Roy, UT. Functional home room support, approximately 20% of the manager’s time will be focused on recruiting, staffing, retaining talent, weekly team meetings, bi-weekly 1:1 meetings, and holding performance review discussions. Supporting relevant Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Community of Practice is expected.

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 8 years of experience; or Master’s degree with 6 years of experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in the field of structural analysis.
• Experience in writing and presenting technical content.
• In depth familiarity with Abaqus, Ansys or Nastran Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
• Experience in Finite Element Analysis with Nastran (or equivalent).
• Experience in performing Bolted Joint Analyses per NASA STD 5020.
• Experience running static and dynamic structural problems using analytical methods (hand calculations, in-house tools, and 3rd party commercial analytical tools) .
• Experience in the thermal analysis of aerospace systems.
• Basic knowledge of Heat Transfer methods and principles.
• Proficient in programming and use of MATLAB (or equivalent) for analysis and data manipulation

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have :

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent from an accredited college/university.
• Experience in a technical leadership/management role.
• Experience working strategic or tactical missile programs or spacecraft.
• Experience with Thermal Desktop.
• DoD Top Secret Clearance - Proficiency with ABAQUS, FEMAP, and ANSYS.
• Exposure to structural test applications- Experience with seismic analysis (ASCE 7).
• Exposure to missiles program requirements & with propulsion.
• Navigate through NX 3D models and CPLM.
• TeamCenter CPLM experience.
• Existing Special Access Program (SAP) approval.
• Strong experience leading teams and training others.
• Experience with individual contributor performance assessments.

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, 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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, 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 job posting date. However, this timeline 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.