Senior Thermal Analyst - Solid Rocket Motors (Level 3/4)

Northrop Grumman; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 109,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Elkton, Maryland seeks a Solid Rocket Motor Thermal Analyst Engineer – level 3/4 to advance propulsion system analyses. You will perform thermal and CFD studies, validate models, and prepare technical reports for internal and external customers.

The role requires a STEM degree with multi-year experience, knowledge of STAR CCM/ANSYS/NX/MATLAB, and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5+ years of related experience or MS with 3+ years.
• Knowledge of STAR CCM, ANSYS, NX, MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience in rocket propulsion, heat transfer, thermodynamics, or CFD.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance; US citizenship required.
• Strong analytical presentation and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Under minimal direction, conduct thermal analyses across propulsion products.
• Develop thermal/CFD models, select boundaries, material properties, and validate results.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for customers.
• Mentor less experienced staff and provide technical leadership.
• Support IPT leads to ensure technical and cost execution.
• Collaborate with customer technical contacts and teams.

Skills

STAR CCM

ANSYS

NX solid modeling

Matlab/Simulink

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Elkton, Maryland seeks a Solid Rocket Motor Thermal Analyst Engineer – level 3/4 to advance propulsion system analyses. You will perform thermal and CFD studies, validate models, and prepare technical reports for internal and external customers.

The role requires a STEM degree with multi-year experience, knowledge of STAR CCM/ANSYS/NX/MATLAB, and the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.