Propulsion Engineer - Structural Analysis - Level 3/4

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks an experienced Propulsion Engineer – Structural Analysis in Huntsville, AL to lead structural analyses for solid rocket motor propulsion systems. The role requires effective modeling, experiments planning, and clear communication with internal teams and external customers.

Responsibilities include developing models, presenting results, and supporting IPT leads. A Secret Clearance is preferred; relocation and travel may be required in this dynamic program environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM plus 5 years of related experience or Master’s Degree in STEM plus at least 3 years of related experience.
• Experience in modeling with FEA software (ABAQUS, NASTRAN, ANSYS, FEMAP, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present analytical results in both oral and written formats.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, presentation and critical thinking skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural analyses in support of solid rocket motor propulsion system design and verification activities.
• Create mathematical models to match the physics of the system under evaluation including proper analysis methods/tools, proper boundary conditions, and appropriate material properties
• Assist project team in design of experiments testing to provide necessary data to support detailed analyses.
• Help in interpretation of analytical results and develop recommendations pertinent to system improvement.
• Prepare and present technical reports and presentations of work product to both internal and external customers.
• Support technical assessments of test hardware and test data including validation of analysis
• Support propulsion and subsystem IPT leads to ensure technical and cost execution of each system component.
• Form close working relationships with the customer technical community and specific customer technical points of contact.

Skills

Modeling with FEA

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree in STEM

Tools

ABAQUS

NASTRAN

ANSYS

FEMAP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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.

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 currently seeking an experienced Propulsion Engineer – Structural Analysis – Level 3/4 to support our Solid Rocket Motor development efforts. The position will be located in Huntsville, Alabama.

This Northrop Grumman facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY, and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural analyses in support of solid rocket motor propulsion system design and verification activities.
Create mathematical models to match the physics of the system under evaluation including proper analysis methods/tools, proper boundary conditions, and appropriate material properties
• Assist project team in design of experiments testing to provide necessary data to support detailed analyses.
• Help in interpretation of analytical results and develop recommendations pertinent to system improvement.
• Prepare and present technical reports and presentations of work product to both internal and external customers.
• Support technical assessments of test hardware and test data including validation of analysis
• Support propulsion and subsystem IPT leads to ensure technical and cost execution of each system component.
• Form close working relationships with the customer technical community and specific customer technical points of contact.

Basic Qualifications for Principal (level 3)

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM plus 5 years of related experience or Master’s Degree in STEM plus at least 3 years of related experience
• Experience in modeling with FEA software (ABAQUS, NASTRAN, ANSYS, FEMAP, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present analytical results in both oral and written formats.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, presentation and critical thinking skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite

Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal (level 4)

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM plus 8 years of related experience or Master’s Degree in STEM plus at least 6 years of related experience
• Experience in modeling with FEA software (ABAQUS, NASTRAN, ANSYS, FEMAP, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present analytical results in both oral and written formats.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, presentation and critical thinking skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Current Active Security Clearance
• Experience in modeling systems with material and geometric non-linearities involving large deformations and contact
• Experience in modeling systems subject to high temperature environments undergoing ablation and material decomposition
• Knowledge of advanced material modeling concepts such as metal plasticity, elastomeric behavior, and composite materials
• Knowledge of system modeling tools such as, Matlab/Simulink, or equivalents.
• Experience using NX solid modeling software

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

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.