Sentinel (GBSD) – Structural Engineer / Principal Structural Engineer – Structural Analysis – 8791

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Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Structural Engineer / Principal Structural Engineer to join the System Engineering Team. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program. Final grade level for position will be based on selected candidate experience level.

What You’ll Get To Do:

The selected candidate will perform basic to advanced structural analysis and support the development of damage tolerance criteria across the program. Typical duties and responsibilities to include:

• Perform structural analysis including static, dynamics, and stability analysis.

• Create Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models and perform systems and sub-systems structural analysis.

• Compute margins using appropriate analysis methods.

• Review of requirements for materials, structure systems & subsystems.

• Participate and present in internal and external (customer) design reviews.

• Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining focus on common project goals

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 2 years of experience; 0 years with Master’s Degree

Principal Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master’s Degree; 0 years with PhD

• Experience with Finite Element Analysis tools

• A current DoD Secret clearance granted or re-investigated within last 6 years with ability to obtain Special Program Access clearances.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Experience with any of the following software packages: Siemens NX, ANSYS, Abaqus CAE, FEMAP, Nastran

• Experience with either of the following programs: AFGROW, NASGRO

• Experience with metallic and composite structures sizing.

• Experience working on Special Access Programs

• Participation in multiple design cycles in spacecraft/aircraft development programs

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Salary Range: $73,400 USD - $110,000 USD

Salary Range 2: $90,400 USD - $135,600 USD

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.

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