Staff Propulsion Engineer — Structural Analysis

Northrop Grumman; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 169,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Elkton, Maryland, is seeking an experienced Staff Engineer to support propulsion system analysis for solid rocket motor programs. The role requires expertise in finite element modeling and a proven ability to communicate results across teams.

The candidate should have a STEM degree with substantial related experience and be eligible for a Secret clearance. The job offers competitive compensation, potential bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including health

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with 12 years of related experience; Master’s 10 years; PhD 8 years; Aerospace or Mechanical preferred.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Extensive experience with FEA software (ABAQUS, NASTRAN, ANSYS, LS-DYNA, FEMAP).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, presentation and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

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 and material properties.
• Assist Research Department in development of material characterization test plans.
• Assist project team in design of experiments testing to provide necessary data for detailed analyses.
• Help interpret analytical results and develop recommendations for system improvement.
• Prepare and present technical reports and presentations to internal and external customers.
• Support assessments of test hardware and data, including validation of analysis.
• Support propulsion and subsystem IPT leads to ensure technical and cost execution of components.
• Form close working relationships with customer technical community and points of contact.
• Function as a technical lead on solid rocket motor analysis programs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

ABAQUS

NASTRAN

ANSYS

LS-DYNA

FEMAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Elkton, Maryland, is seeking an experienced Staff Engineer to support propulsion system analysis for solid rocket motor programs. The role requires expertise in finite element modeling and a proven ability to communicate results across teams.

The candidate should have a STEM degree with substantial related experience and be eligible for a Secret clearance. The job offers competitive compensation, potential bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including health