Senior Solid Rocket Motor Thermal Analysis Engineer

0895 DS - MP - Elkton; United States; On-site; USD 109,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Elkton, MD seeks a Solid Rocket Motor Thermal Analyst Engineer (Level 3/4) to perform advanced thermal analyses across propulsion systems. You will develop CFD models, validate results, and collaborate with IPT leads to ensure cost- effective technical execution.

The role requires STEM degrees with relevant experience, knowledge of STAR CCM/ANSYS/NX and Matlab/Simulink, and US citizenship for a Secret Clearance. A strong focus on communication and mentorship is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM plus five years of related experience or Master’s degree in STEM plus three years of related experience.
• Knowledge of system modeling tools such as STAR CCM, ANSYS, NX solid modeling software, and/or Matlab/Simulink.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite.
• Prior experience in rocket propulsion, heat transfer, thermodynamics, or compressible fluid mechanics.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present analytical results in both oral and written formats.

Responsibilities

• Under minimal direction, conduct thermal analyses across Northrop Grumman propulsion product lines, including CFD and model validation.
• Analyze rocket motor case insulation, nozzles, and thermal protection systems; assess test data for correlation.
• Develop methodologies and models to capture physics and material properties accurately.
• Interpret results and provide recommendations for system improvements.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal and external customers.
• Provide mentorship and lead project teams in propulsion projects.
• Collaborate with customer technical contacts to support cost and technical execution.

Skills

Secret Clearance

Analytical communication

Critical thinking

Oral & written presentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

Tools

STAR CCM

ANSYS

NX

Matlab/Simulink

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Elkton, MD seeks a Solid Rocket Motor Thermal Analyst Engineer (Level 3/4) to perform advanced thermal analyses across propulsion systems. You will develop CFD models, validate results, and collaborate with IPT leads to ensure cost- effective technical execution.

The role requires STEM degrees with relevant experience, knowledge of STAR CCM/ANSYS/NX and Matlab/Simulink, and US citizenship for a Secret Clearance. A strong focus on communication and mentorship is essential.