Structural Engineer - 3/4
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 Nozzle Design Engineer - Level 3 or Level 4 located in Promontory, UT, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
Northrop Grumman, Space Systems, is seeking a Nozzle Design Engineer 3 / 4 to join our Process Engineering 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 government and commercial programs. This individual will use their engineering knowledge and creativity to develop design solutions that meet technical, cost, and schedule requirements.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provide accurate, on-time 3D models, drawings and specifications for next generation nozzle designs
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Conduct and lead trade studies
Define, develop, and qualify design changes
Perform preliminary structural analysis of nozzle components
Provide technical guidance and direction to engineering teams in the design, test, and production phases of a project
Interact with development teams (including specialists in Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, Thermal, Structural, Materials, and Test) to certify creative design solutions that meet all requirements (technical, cost, schedule)
Develop and present materials for project related briefings including design reviews to be given to internal and external customers
Perform anomaly resolution and conduct special studies
Participate in postfire evaluations of nozzle hardware
Other duties as assigned
If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!
This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Structural Engineering with 5 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience - OR - PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
Basic Qualifications for Level 4:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 8 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 6 years of professional experience - OR - PhD with 4 years of professional experience.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Working knowledge of GD&T, composite manufacturing
Software experience in NX, TeamCenter
Familiarity with MRB process
Experience with solid rocket motors
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