RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is currently seeking an experienced Propulsion Engineer 6 Structural Analysis 6 Level 3/4 to support our Solid Rocket Motor development efforts. The position will be located in Huntsville, Alabama. This Northrop Grumman facilityin Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY, and Palm Beach Gardens, FL. 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 including proper analysis methods/tools, proper boundary conditions, and appropriate material properties  Assist project team in design of experiments testing to provide necessary data to support detailed analyses.  Help in interpretation of analytical results and develop recommendations pertinent to system improvement.  Prepare and present technical reports and presentations of work product to both internal and external customers.  Support technical assessments of test hardware and test data including validation of analysis  Support propulsion and subsystem IPT leads to ensure technical and cost execution of each system component.  Form close working relationships with the customer technical community and specific customer technical points of contact. The level to be hired is dependent upon demonstrated skills, experience, education, and competency. Basic Qualifications for Principal (level 3):  Bachelors Degree in STEM plus 5 years of related experience or Masters Degree in STEM plus at least 3 years of related experience  Experience in modeling with FEA software (ABAQUS, NASTRAN, ANSYS, FEMAP, or equivalent)  Demonstrated ability to prepare and present analytical results in both oral and written formats.  Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, presentation and critical thinking skills.  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)  Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal (level 4):  Bachelors Degree in STEM plus 8 years of related experience or Masters Degree in STEM plus at least 6 years of related experience  Experience in modeling with FEA software (ABAQUS, NASTRAN, ANSYS, FEMAP, or equivalent)  Demonstrated ability to prepare and present analytical results in both oral and written formats.  Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, presentation and critical thinking skills.  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)  Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite Preferred Qualifications:  Degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering  Current Active Security Clearance  Experience in modeling systems with material and geometric non-linearities involving large deformations and contact  Experience in modeling systems subject to high temperature environments undergoing ablation and material decomposition  Knowledge of advanced material modeling concepts such as metal plasticity, elastomeric behavior, and composite materials  Knowledge of system modeling tools such as, Matlab/Simulink, or equivalents.  Experience using NX solid modeling software Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00 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 candidates 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.