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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 Sr. Principal Structural Engineers or Design Engineers- 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. The preferred location for this role is Promontory, UT. May consider one of the following major Space sector locations: Promontory, UT or Magna, UT.\nNorthrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. This multi-discipline requisition is intended to hire engineers for the Design and Analysis department Engineers across several groups. As a Design & Analysis Engineer located in Promontory, UT and Magna, UT, you will be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, helping define the art of the possible from day one.\nSelected candidates may be matched to one of several teams based on skills, interests, and business need, including:\nSolid Rocket Motor Nozzle Design\nNASA SLS Integration Design & Analysis\nLoaded Motor Design & Structural Analysis (bonded, non-metallic structures)\nPropulsion / Cast Propellant Design\nComposite Rocket Motor Case Design & Structural Analysis\nEngineers in these roles develop innovative solutions that effectively balance technical performance, cost, and schedule requirements for government and commercial programs.\nThis position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.\nJob responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:\nThe Design and Analysis Engineering department is seeking engineers to specialize in different areas of component design and analysis for solid rocket motors, depending on team assignment (design, structural, or propulsion). Depending on assignment responsibilities may include:\nSupport the design, analysis, test, and production of solid rocket motor hardware (nozzles, cases, propellant, integration hardware, bonded structures, and metal components).\nProvide accurate, on-time 3D models, engineering drawings, and specifications for rocket motor components.\nParticipate in trade studies and facilitate design changes that balance technical performance, cost, and schedule.\nDevelop engineering documentation (drawings, specifications, design/analysis reports, test plans, test reports).\nPerform structural analysis (closed-form and finite element) and evaluate test data to draw conclusions and refine models.\nPlan and support development, qualification, and production testing of flight hardware and test articles.\nProvide production and floor support, including problem solving, anomaly resolution, and disposition of non-conformances.\nInteract with multi-discipline development teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, Thermal, Structural, Materials, and Test) to ensure requirements are met.\nDevelop and present technical content for design reviews and briefings to internal and external customers.\nLearn and help maintain standard design and analysis processes and improve methods and tools using test data and advanced analysis techniques.\nundefined\nOther duties as assigned\nWhy you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.\nBasic Qualifications for Level 4:\nBachelor’s degree in a classical engineering/STEM discipline with 8 years of professional experience - OR - Master’s degree in a classical engineering/STEM discipline with 6 years of professional experience - OR - PhD in a classical engineering/STEM discipline with 4 years of professional experience. \nMust have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance\nAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.\nAbility to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA).\nStrong understanding of solid mechanics and classical mechanics principles.\nExcellent written and oral communication skills.\nExcellent time management and organizational skills\nDetail oriented yet able to understand the big picture.\nStrong problem-solving skills; self-starter and highly self-motivated.\nDemonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.\nBasic knowledge of or strong interest in solid rocket motors and their structural/propellant makeup.\nOne or both of the following:Experience or strong aptitude with 3D CAD modeling and mechanical drawings (preferably Siemens NX)\nFamiliarity and proficiency with finite element/structural analysis tools (e.g., Abaqus, ANSYS)\n\nPreferred Qualifications: \nStrong written and oral communication skills with the ability to clearly present technical content in email, reports, and design reviews.\nAble to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate technical documentation\nExperience using modern engineering tools such as Siemens NX or equivalent CAD and/or commercial FEA software (e.g., Abaqus, ANSYS)\nFamiliarity with statistics and statistical methods (for analysis-focused roles)Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis (for design-focused roles)\nExperience supporting manufacturing or production\nExperience with solid rocket motors\nKnowledgeable of NG Propulsion Systems engineering drafting process\nPrevious fabrication or inspection experience, rocket motor design, or aerospace design experience\n\nTeam-Specific Preferred Qualifications\nCandidates will be aligned to teams based on specific skills and interests. Each team’s additional preferred qualifications are expressed below.\nNozzle Design and AnalystExperience with design or manufacture of solid rocket motor nozzle hardware\nFamiliarity with basic structural/thermal behavior of nozzle materials\nParticipation in or support of post-fire hardware evaluations.\n\nNASA SLS IntegrationExperience with design or manufacture of rocket motor integration hardware and large booster assemblies\n\nLoaded Motor / Bonded Structures (Structural Engineer - Loaded Motor Design & Analysis)Experience evaluating bonded and non-metallic components on solid rocket motors (e.g., propellant, liners, insulation, TPS, raceway bracket-to-case bonds)\nFamiliarity with viscoelastic material behavior and structural analysis of bonded structures\n\nPropellant / Cast Motor Design (Propulsion - Cast Motor)Experience supporting design of cast-propellant regions and related rocket motor components\nFamiliarity with propellant cast processes and general structural behavior of propellant/insulation systems\n\nComposite Case Structures (Structural Engineer - Composite Cases)Experience with design or manufacture of composite rocket motor case hardware\nFamiliarity with composite structural analysis (laminate/CLT concepts and general structural FEA in ABAQUS/CAE)\n\nMetal Structures (Structural Engineer - Metal Structures)Experience with design or manufacture of metal components, forgings, and bolted joints\nFamiliarity with general structural analysis of metallic structures\n\nCurious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:https://www.northropgrumman.com/space\nWorking at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.\nNorthrop Grumman Total Rewards\nPrimary 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. 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