Structural Engineer/Principal Structural Engineer

Requisition ID: R10119990

Category: Engineering
Location: Corinne, Utah, United States of America
Citizenship required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: None
Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 1

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.

Northrop Grumman's Space Systems - Propulsion Division is currently seeking a Structural Engineer/Principal Structural Engineer in our Loads and Environments team at our Promontory, UT offices.

Role description & Responsibilities:

The Structural Engineer is responsible for the development and communication of structural loads and environments to support launch vehicle design and testing:

Generation of structural loads for launch vehicles
Generation of loads and environments (shock, vibration and acoustics) for use by system/component designers and analysts
Develop dynamic structural models for system/component assessment
Develop shock and vibration structural environments
Support testing of components to structural environments (vibration, shock)
Analyze sub-scale, static-test and flight data to assess loads and environments and verify dynamic models
Prepare reports and memos documenting analysis activities and results
Prepare presentations summarizing analysis results for internal review boards and external customers
Interact with design and development teams (teams include specialists in Design, Quality, Safety, Structural, Thermal, Fluid, Materials, Test, Operations) to certify creative design solutions that meet all requirements (technical, cost, schedule)

Skills & Qualifications:

Good presentation and writing/communication skills.
Self-motivated, willing to learn, and interested in working in a team environment.
Experience in developing and delivering presentations and leading small groups.
Experience in working in an autonomous work environment on complex projects.
Experience in working on engineering full life-cycle projects from project inception through launch.
Strong, proactive analytical problem-solving skills and ability to deal with ambiguity
Ability to work in a fast paced dynamic environment as part of a multi-discipline team
• Excellent time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Assertive and proactive approach for collaboration and team work
Able to see how the system works (big picture) while working on individual components (details)

Experience Requirements:

Candidate must have a MS or PhD in Structural, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering
Course work in Vibrations or System Dynamics

Experience Preferred:

Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership and teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).
Knowledgeable in loads generation, structural dynamics (shock, vibration and acoustics) and data (time-series) analysis.
Computer skills including MATLAB and NASTRAN.

Education/Certifications

MS and 0 years of experience in Structural, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering required
Position can be filled one level higher, MS and 3 years experience or PhD and 0 year experience

Salary Range: $70,528 - $105,792

Salary Range 2: $87,400 - $131,100

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.

Did you know?

Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.