Design Engineer 2/3 - Nozzle Design
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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, Space Systems, is seeking a Nozzle Design Engineer/Principal Nozzle Design Engineer to join our NASA and Commercial Nozzle Design and Analysis team. This position will be supporting the Propulsion Systems Division at our facility located in Promontory, UT.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The Nozzle Design Engineer is responsible for designing solid rocket motor nozzles for a variety of high-performance government and commercial programs. This individual will use their engineering knowledge and creativity to develop design solutions that meet technical, cost, and schedule requirements. This role also involves supporting the manufacturing of new and existing nozzle designs in a production environment.
Job Duties:
Provide accurate, on-time 3D models, drawings, and specifications for next generation nozzle designs
Resolve production discrepancies by defining repairs and building robust technical justification
Champion technical solutions which meet established requirements and are substantiated by analysis, testing, and history as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Conduct and lead trade studies to support development of new systems and improvements for existing systems
Define, develop, qualify, and justify design changes to support continuous improvement in production
Provide technical guidance and direction to engineering teams during the design, test, and production phases of a project
Develop and present technical briefings for internal and external customer design reviews
Lead postfire evaluations of nozzle hardware to assess system performance and support post-test analytical modeling
Independently work within an integrated product team to receive work assignments and complete deliverables (level 3)
This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on the qualifications listed below.
Basic Qualifications for a level 2:
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural) required with 2 years of experience or MS with 0 years of experience
Familiarity with a CAD software package (NX, Solidworks, Creo, etc.)
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Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Preferred Qualifications for a level 2: :
Experience with Siemens NX
Demonstrated experience with problem solving in a team environment
Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
Basic Qualifications for a level 3:
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural) required with 5 years of experience or MS with 3 years of experience
Experience with product support in a production environment
Familiarity with a CAD software package (NX, Solidworks, Creo, etc.)
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Exhibits ownership and initiative of assigned tasks
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Preferred Qualifications for a level 3:
Experience with Siemens NX
Demonstrated experience with problem solving in a team environment
Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
Current or prior experience with Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems
Master's degree in engineering with coursework focused on structural or thermal analysis or material science
Experience with Siemens NX and Product and Manufacturing Information
Demonstrated experience with technical problem solving
Experience providing input into a technical report documenting a design, analysis, or test effort
Position Benefits:*
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 position's standard work schedule is a 9/80A. 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.
Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00The 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.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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
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