Structural Engineer - 3

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Corinne (UT); On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Promontory, UT seeks a Structural Engineer – Level 3 to support NASA Space Launch System integration and assembly activities. You will design and analyze flight hardware components and coordinate with NASA customers and program managers to ensure safety and mission success.

The role emphasizes CAD work with GD&T, tolerance analysis, and producing engineering drawings and specs. A strong background in rocket motor integration and a DoD security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Aerospace or Civil (Structural) Eng + 5 years pro experience.
• Master’s degree with 3 years experience.
• PhD with 1 year experience.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to major design activities and coordinate technical efforts.
• Create designs for future rocket motor assembly components and their integration with other subsystems.
• Develop engineering documentation products (drawings, specifications, design and analysis reports, test plans, test reports, etc.).
• Oversee and plan testing for development and qualification of flight hardware products.
• Provide production and assembly support for heritage and new components related to the NASA Space Launch System (SLS).
• Understand, coordinate, and integrate components from sub system teams into a booster assembly.
• Design associated components and structures to achieve lowest cost from design and lean manufacturing principles.
• Review manufacturing planning.
• Interface with customer technical personnel and program managers.
• Plan and oversee material characterization testing of materials used in the design of integration hardware such as adhesives, metallic and non‑metallic structures, and corrosion protection materials.
• Perform structural analysis to support the design of flight hardware and test articles.
• Perform assessment and develop disposition of discrepant hardware (MRB) and hardware anomalies.
• Create engineering drawings and specifications to define design for hardware fabrication, write test plans, support fabrication efforts, oversee testing, analyze test data and make revisions to design based on results.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Engineering drawings

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil (Structural) Eng

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Siemens NX

ANSYS

ABAQUS

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

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.

If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Structural Engineer – Level 3, your role at Promontory, UT will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. Ready to join forces with our visionary team?

NASA Integration Design team is responsible for designing hardware and processes that facilitate the assembly of the Space Launch System (SLS) solid rocket motor hardware and integrate the motor to the full SLS assembly at Kennedy Space Center. Engineers help coordinate with the NASA customer to improve efficiencies in the assembly process while maintaining safety and quality. The Integration Design and Analysis Engineer is responsible for aiding the development of hardware design of flight and static test hardware for rocket motor components related to integration and assembly. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to major design activities and coordinate technical efforts
• Create designs for future rocket motor assembly components and their integration with other subsystems
• Develop engineering documentation products (drawings, specifications, design and analysis reports, test plans, test reports, etc.)
• Oversee and plan testing for development and qualification of flight hardware products
• Provide production and assembly support for heritage and new components related to the NASA Space Launch System (SLS)
• Understand, coordinate, and integrate components from sub system teams into a booster assembly
• Design associated components and structures to achieve lowest cost from design and lean manufacturing principles
• Review manufacturing planning
• Interface with customer technical personnel and program managers
• Plan and oversee material characterization testing of materials used in the design of integration hardware such as adhesives, metallic and non‑metallic structures, and corrosion protection materials
• Perform structural analysis to support the design of flight hardware and test articles
• Perform assessment and develop disposition of discrepant hardware (MRB) and hardware anomalies
• Create engineering drawings and specifications to define design for hardware fabrication, write test plans, support fabrication efforts, oversee testing, analyze test data and make revisions to design based on results
• 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.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil (Structural) Engineering or equivalent 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 DoD Secret security clearance
• Broad understanding of large assemblies and their impact in design and processing
• Strong skills in CAD including GD&T, tolerance stack‑up analysis and drawing preparation skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong skills in problem‑solving
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Detail oriented but able to understand the big picture

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in rocket motor integration and assembly processes
• Knowledgeable of NG/SP Engineering drafting process
• Experience in machine shop operations
• Knowledgeable of Siemens NX
• Knowledgeable of ANSYS or ABAQUS
• Experience with MIL/Aerospace testing methods

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

Primary 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.