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Northrop Grumman

Composite Case Design and Analysis (Casual/Temp) Engineer

Brigham City, UT

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Northrop Grumman Space Systems - Propulsion Division is looking for a Composite Case Design and Analysis (Casual/Temp) Engineer to join our team at the Promontory or Bacchus (Magna), UT facility.

Role description & Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for providing expert level structural analysis of rocket motor cases and associated hardware using NG standard analysis techniques and methods.
Job Duties:
  • Candidate will provide structural analysis of composite structures, specifically filament wound cases for flight, handling and transportation loading events
  • Candidate will develop 2D and 3D finite element analysis models that utilize in-house codes (Casebuilder and FEMbuilder) using ABAQUS as the solver
  • Candidate will provide mentoring and guidance to less experienced engineers
  • Candidate will develop training materials for Casebulder and FEMbuilder as it pertains to composite case analysis
Experience Requirements:
  • Candidate must have a minimum of 25+ years of experience in aerospace structural design and analysis techniques.
  • Candidate must have strong understanding of NG analysis techniques of composite cases including failure modes of composite, viscoelastic and metallic structures.
  • Candidate must perform 2D and 3D structural analysis for the design of flight hardware and test articles using Siemens NX CAD software and ABAQUS/CAE.
  • Candidate must have experience in documenting technical analysis results in memorandums, reports and presentations.
  • Candidate must be an individual contributor that can assist in resolving MRB issues, design changes, improvements and optimizations with no additional support.
This position reports to Corinne, UT, USA, however, this position can also be worked from Magna, UT, UT, USA.

Salary Range: $65,000 USD - $150,000 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.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Corinne, UT, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10114257
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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