Senior Propulsion Design & Analysis Engineer

Northrop Grumman

United States

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Promontory, UT seeks a Sr. Principal Propulsion Engineer or Design Engineer at Level 4 to define the art of the possible in solid rocket motor design and analysis.

You will join a multi-disciplinary team across several groups, focusing on nozzle, case, propellant, and bonded structures, with travel 10% of the time. The role emphasizes producing accurate models and specs, leading design reviews, and supporting development through qualification and production testing in a

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering/STEM field with relevant professional experience.
  • Master's or PhD preferred for advanced design/analysis roles.
  • Strong background in solid mechanics and classical mechanics.

Responsibilities

  • Design, analyze, test, and production support for solid rocket motor hardware.
  • Provide 3D models, drawings, and specifications on schedule.
  • Conduct trade studies balancing performance, cost, and schedule.
  • Develop engineering documentation and test plans.
  • Interact with cross-disciplinary teams to meet requirements.
  • Prepare content for design reviews and customer briefings.
  • Support development, qualification, and production testing.

Skills

Solid rocket motor design
Finite element analysis
3D modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering
Master's degree in engineering

Tools

FEA software
CAD software

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Promontory, UT seeks a Sr. Principal Propulsion Engineer or Design Engineer at Level 4 to define the art of the possible in solid rocket motor design and analysis.

You will join a multi-disciplinary team across several groups, focusing on nozzle, case, propellant, and bonded structures, with travel 10% of the time. The role emphasizes producing accurate models and specs, leading design reviews, and supporting development through qualification and production testing in a

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