Space Structural Engineer — 9/80 Schedule, Relocation Assist

Northrop Grumman; Magna (UT); On-site; USD 79,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector seeks Design & Analysis Engineers in Promontory, UT or Magna, UT to contribute to critical rocket motor design and structural analysis. You’ll join a multi-discipline team, develop 3D models, drawings, and analyses from day one, and help balance performance, cost and schedule on government and commercial programs.

This role offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, with opportunities to work across diverse teams and advance technically within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a classical engineering/STEM discipline with 2 years of professional experience or higher degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
• Ability to pass background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA).
• Strong understanding of solid mechanics and classical mechanics principles.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling and mechanical drawings (Siemens NX).
• Familiarity with finite element/structural analysis tools (Abaqus, ANSYS).

Responsibilities

• Support design, analysis, test, and production of solid rocket motor hardware (nozzles, cases, propellant, integration hardware, bonded structures, metal components).
• Provide accurate, on-time 3D models, drawings, and specifications for rocket motor components.
• Participate in trade studies and facilitate design changes balancing performance, cost, and schedule.
• Develop engineering documentation (drawings, specs, reports, test plans).
• Perform structural analysis and evaluate test data to refine models.
• Plan and support development, qualification, and production testing of flight hardware.
• Provide production floor support, including problem solving and disposition of non-conformances.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Finite element analysis

Solid mechanics

Communication skills

Teamwork

Siemens NX

Abaqus/ANSYS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/STEM

Tools

Siemens NX

Abaqus

ANSYS

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector seeks Design & Analysis Engineers in Promontory, UT or Magna, UT to contribute to critical rocket motor design and structural analysis. You’ll join a multi-discipline team, develop 3D models, drawings, and analyses from day one, and help balance performance, cost and schedule on government and commercial programs.

This role offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, with opportunities to work across diverse teams and advance technically within a