Structural/Principal Structural Engineer

Northop Grumman’s Space Systems – Propulsion Division is looking for a Structural/Principal Structural Engineer to join our team at our Promontory, UT facility.

Job Description:

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.

Specific roles and responsibilities will include:

• 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.)

Experience Preferred:

• 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

Education

• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering and 2 years of experience or 0 with a MS

• Position can be filled one level higher, 5 years with a BS, 3 with MS or 0 with Ph.D.

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