Propulsion Structural Analysis Engineer — Relocation

Northrop Grumman; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discretionary bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Elkton, Maryland seeks an experienced Propulsion Engineer – Structural Analysis to support solid rocket motor development efforts. The role involves performing structural analyses, building mathematical models, and interpreting results for design improvements.

Qualifications include a STEM degree with 2+ years (or Master’s with 0+), experience with FEA tools (ABAQUS/NASTRAN/ANSYS/FEMAP), and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 2+ years of related experience or Master’s degree in STEM with 0+ years of experience.
• Experience in modeling with FEA software (ABAQUS, NASTRAN, ANSYS, FEMAP, or equivalent).
• Ability to prepare and present analytical results clearly in 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 with proper analysis methods/tools.
• Assist project team in design of experiments to provide necessary data.
• Interpret analytical results and develop recommendations for system improvement.
• Prepare and present technical reports and presentations to 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 component.
• Form close working relationships with the customer technical community and customer points of contact.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

Tools

ABAQUS

NASTRAN

ANSYS

FEMAP

Matlab/Simulink

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Elkton, Maryland seeks an experienced Propulsion Engineer – Structural Analysis to support solid rocket motor development efforts. The role involves performing structural analyses, building mathematical models, and interpreting results for design improvements.

Qualifications include a STEM degree with 2+ years (or Master’s with 0+), experience with FEA tools (ABAQUS/NASTRAN/ANSYS/FEMAP), and strong communication skills.