Structural Engineer 2 / 3

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector in Promontory, UT is seeking a Structural Engineer at Level 2 or Level 3 to contribute to composite rocket motor cases and related hardware, working on challenging design and analysis tasks in a collaborative team.

The role requires a mechanical engineering degree (Bachelor’s with 2 years or Master’s with 0) and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance; you will use Siemens NX and ABAQUS/CAE and support manufacturing with technical insight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2 years of professional experience for Level 2, or Master’s with 0 years.
• Master’s degree with 3 years or PhD with 1 year for Level 3.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Strong understanding of solid and classical mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Support production and manufacturing with technical insight and justification.
• Perform closed-form and finite element analyses to design flight hardware.
• Create engineering drawings and specifications for fabrication and testing.
• Use Siemens NX and ABAQUS/CAE for design and analysis.
• Learn and help maintain standard design processes.

Skills

Solid mechanics

Classical mechanics

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Siemens NX CAD

ABAQUS/CAE

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Structural Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 located in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

This position is responsible for aiding the development of composite rocket motor cases and associated hardware. Candidate will contribute to both major design and analytical efforts based on knowledge and experience.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

• Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Support composite rocket motor case Production and Manufacturing operations by providing floor support with technical insight and justification
• Perform closed form and finite element structural analysis to design flight hardware, disposition non-conformances, provide input for other teams, and provide technical information to customers. Siemens NX CAD software and ABAQUS/CAE are primary used programs.
• Create engineering drawings and specifications to define design for hardware fabrication, write test plans, support fabrication efforts, oversee testing, analyze test data and revise designs based on results.
• Use advanced in-house codes coupled with finite element analysis to create and analyze current and future rocket motor case products.
• Perform 2D and 3D structural analysis for the design of flight hardware and test articles using Siemens NX CAD software and ABAQUS/CAE.
• Learn and help maintain standard design processes.
• Other duties as assigned

Why you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.

This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.

Basic Qualifications For Level 2

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineer or associated discipline with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
• Strong understanding of solid mechanics principles
• Strong understand of classical mechanics principles
• Strong problem-solving skills and a self-starter
• Ability to communicate technical content thru email, phone, in-person and group settings
• Ability to organize and catalog information and documentation

Basic Qualifications For Level 3

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineer or associated discipline with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
• Strong understanding of solid mechanics principles
• Strong understand of classical mechanics principles
• Strong problem-solving skills and a self-starter
• Ability to communicate technical content thru email, phone, in-person and group settings
• Ability to organize and catalog information and documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or associated discipline
• Strong understanding of solid rocket motor system design, development, and manufacturing.
• Understanding of composite laminate plate theory (CLT)
• Structures design experience with composite and metallic materials.
• Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA)

Working at Northrop Grumman

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Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.