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Design Engineer 3 / 4

Yesterday West Valley City, UT

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.Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Design Engineer - Level 3 or Level 4 located in Magna, UT, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
The Structures Design Engineer is responsible for providing Integration Design Engineering over Rocket Motor Assembly, Igniter Design, Raceway Design, Thrust Vector Control Integration, Secondary Structures, and Mass Properties. The design engineer will also provide design engineering services on commercial rocket motor assembly projects, perform systems engineering tasks related to interface control on piece part designs, lead multi-discipline design teams, and perform peer reviews. Perform vehicle level integration tasks on pyro and range safety system, avionics integration, electrical cables and connectors, bonded attachments, and bolted designs.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Prepare 3D NX models, mechanical & assembly drawings, and specifications in accordance with company standards

Support mechanical & integration design on Commercial and IR&D Projects

Prepare test & instrumentation drawings, test plans, reports, and perform tolerance analysis

Prepare trades studies and milestone review presentations

Prepare ICD, N2 Interaction matrices and Interface Summary Sheets

Prepare requirement specifications and provide verification reporting

Perform structural analysis on secondary structures bracket designs

Why you? You're the candidate we're searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.
This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

Solid modeling experience (NX is preferred)

Broad understanding of ballistics and grain design

Strong knowledge of loads and environment analysis

Experience with manufacturing processes

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Drafting and drawing preparation skills

Basic Qualifications for
Level 4:

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 6 years of professional experience.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

Solid modeling experience (NX is preferred)

Broad understanding of ballistics and grain design

Strong knowledge of loads and environment analysis

Experience with manufacturing processes

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Drafting and drawing preparation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledgeable and demonstrated experience with NX modeling

Systems engineering and integration experience

Structural Analysis experience is a plus

Mechanical Design and Assembly

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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): West Valley City, UT
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10218863
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-01-10T19:49:48

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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