Northrop Grumman

Structural Engineer 2

Northrop Grumman$79K — $118K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering with 2 years of experience, or a Master's degree with no experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
  • Experience in finite element analysis and solid mechanics focusing on metal structures
  • Familiarity with design software like NX
  • Strong communication, planning, project management, and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Assess structural integrity of rocket propulsion systems using conventional and finite element methods
  • Plan and oversee material characterization testing for rocket design materials
  • Analyze and convert test data into analysis input and material capability properties
  • Document structural assessment activities and results in reports and memos
  • Prepare presentations of analysis results for internal and external stakeholders
  • Determine disposition of discrepant hardware and anomalies
  • Collaborate with design teams to support innovative solutions for rocket motor requirements

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package including health insurance and retirement savings plans
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • Flexible work schedule with a 9/80 arrangement
  • Opportunities for bonuses and long-term incentives for eligible positions
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 located in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.      

Analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials for product design, or operation of product to include structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment and maintenance designs. Analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling. Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis. Tools utilized may include ANSYS, ABAQUS, NX and a variety of software applications.

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

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

  • Assess the structural integrity of rocket propulsion systems and related components using traditional closed form methods as well as finite element techniques

  • Plan and oversee material characterization testing of various materials used in the design of rockets

  • Reduce structural characterization test data into analysis input properties and material capability properties

  • Prepare reports and memos documenting structural assessment activities and results

  • Prepare and make presentations summarizing structural assessment/analysis results for internal review boards and external customers

  • Perform assessment and develop disposition of discrepant hardware and hardware anomalies

  • Interact with design and development teams (teams include specialists in Design, Quality, Safety, Thermal, Materials, Operations) to support innovative and creative design solutions that meet rocket motor requirements (technical, cost, schedule, etc.)

  • 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:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering 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 DoD Secret security clearance

  • FE analysis experience with MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering - Emphasis in metal structures, and solid mechanics or finite element theory

  • Familiarity of design and modeling software (NX)

  • Strong and demonstrated communication, planning, project management and presentation skills


 Preferred Qualifications:    

  • Computer skills including NX, ANSYS (Classic or Workbench), and ABAQUS

  • Experience in finite element theory with emphasis in structural analysis, solid mechanic, including static strength, buckling, and bolted joint analysis


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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: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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