Structural Engineers / Design Engineers – 2 / 3

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

9/80 work schedule with every other Fr

Travel 10%

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks Structural/Design Engineers at Level 2 or 3 in Promontory, UT (or Magna, UT). You will define design and analysis for solid rocket motor hardware, delivering accurate 3D models and drawings and supporting development through production testing.

The role requires solid mechanics knowledge, strong communication, and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. Relocation assistance and a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in classical engineering/STEM discipline with 2 years of experience or Master’s/PhD in engineering/STEM
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
• Strong understanding of solid mechanics and classical mechanics principles
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling and structural analysis tools such as Abaqus/ANSYS

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze solid rocket motor components (nozzles, cases, propellant, bonding)
• Provide accurate 3D models, drawings, and specifications for motor components
• Participate in trade studies balancing technical performance, cost and schedule
• Develop technical documentation and test plans/reports
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet requirements

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Siemens NX

Finite element analysis

Abaqus

ANSYS

Solid mechanics

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Abaqus

ANSYS

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No. CLEARANCE TYPE: None. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.

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 Engineers or Design 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. The preferred location for this role is Promontory, UT. May consider one of the following major Space sector locations: Promontory, UT or Magna, UT.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. This multi-discipline requisition is intended to hire engineers for the Design and Analysis department Engineers across several groups.

• Solid Rocket Motor Nozzle Design
• NASA SLS Integration Design & Analysis
• Loaded Motor Design & Structural Analysis (bonded, non‑metallic structures)
• Propulsion / Cast Propellant Design
• Composite Rocket Motor Case Design & Structural Analysis

Engineers in these roles develop innovative solutions that effectively balance technical performance, cost, and schedule requirements for government and commercial programs.

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

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The Design and Analysis Engineering department is seeking engineers to specialize in different areas of component design and analysis for solid rocket motors, depending on team assignment (design, structural, or propulsion).
• Support the design, analysis, test, and production of solid rocket motor hardware (nozzles, cases, propellant, integration hardware, bonded structures, and metal components).
• Provide accurate, on-time 3D models, engineering drawings, and specifications for rocket motor components.
• Participate in trade studies and facilitate design changes that balance technical performance, cost, and schedule.
• Develop engineering documentation (drawings, specifications, design/analysis reports, test plans, test reports).
• Perform structural analysis (closed-form and finite element) and evaluate test data to draw conclusions and refine models.
• Plan and support development, qualification, and production testing of flight hardware and test articles.
• Provide production and floor support, including problem solving, anomaly resolution, and disposition of non‑conformances.
• Interact with multi-discipline development teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, Thermal, Structural, Materials, and Test) to ensure requirements are met.
• Develop and present technical content for design reviews and briefings to internal and external customers.
• Learn and help maintain standard design and analysis processes and improve methods and tools using test data and advanced analysis techniques.

undefined 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 a classical engineering/STEM discipline with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree or PhD in a classical engineering/STEM discipline
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
• For many roles, ability to pass a 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.
• Detail oriented yet able to understand the big picture.
• Strong problem‑solving skills; self‑starter and highly self‑motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Basic knowledge of or strong interest in solid rocket motors and their structural/propellant makeup.
• One or both of the following:

• Experience or strong aptitude with 3D CAD modeling and mechanical drawings (preferably Siemens NX)
• Familiarity and proficiency with finite element/structural analysis tools (e.g., Abaqus, ANSYS)

Basic Qualifications for Level 3

• Bachelor’s degree in a classical engineering/STEM discipline with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree in a classical engineering/STEM discipline with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD in a classical engineering/STEM discipline with 1 year of professional experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
• Ability to pass a 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.
• Detail oriented yet able to understand the big picture.
• Strong problem‑solving skills; self‑starter and highly self‑motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Basic knowledge of or strong interest in solid rocket motors and their structural/propellant makeup.
• One or both of the following:

• Experience or strong aptitude with 3D CAD modeling and mechanical drawings (preferably Siemens NX)
• Familiarity and proficiency with finite element/structural analysis tools (e.g., Abaqus, ANSYS)

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to clearly present technical content in email, reports, and design reviews.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate technical documentation
• Experience using modern engineering tools such as Siemens NX or equivalent CAD and/or commercial FEA software (e.g., Abaqus, ANSYS)
• Familiarity with statistics and statistical methods (for analysis‑focused roles)
• Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis (for design-focused roles)
• Experience supporting manufacturing or production
• Experience with solid rocket motors