Engineer Propulsion - Ballistics - R10213204

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available.

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret.

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time.

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’s Defense Systems sector is currently seeking a Ballistic Analysis Engineer 2/3 to support our growing business in our Rocket Center, West Virginia location.

Rocket Center, WV is located along the North Branch Potomac River in Mineral County, West Virginia and is home to the Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL), a government installation operated by Northrop Grumman. Known for its scenic mountain landscapes, rolling hills and state parks, the region offers a multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities to include hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, hunting and whitewater rafting.

Where can you get to from Rocket Center? We are just a couple hours from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh and not far from Philadelphia, Virginia and Ohio. If you enjoy a beautiful all-weather climate, low cost of living, zero gridlock traffic, outdoor activities, and easy access…

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Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible.

With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Ballistic Analysis Engineers work in the exciting and challenging world of tactical propulsion. Responsibilities center on, but are not limited to, the use of a variety of computer simulation tools to predict, optimize, and monitor the performance of solid rocket motor designs. Foundations in math, physics, and thermodynamics are essential; knowledge of propulsion, computer skills/programming (MATLAB, FORTRAN, Solid Modeling, Excel, etc) are all highly desirable.

• Support project objectives by performing design, analysis, and support of test activities with the guidance and direction of senior engineers.
• Use in-house developed software to analyze and predict pressure, thrust and other performance variables for propulsion designs.
• Provide technical assessments of results and provide recommendations and justifications for design modifications.
• Report analysis results in written and oral formats.
• Perform anomaly evaluation and conduct special studies.
• Provide innovative solutions to solve technically complex and challenging problems.
• Interface with internal/external customers and with support personnel in design and testing.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi‑task.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• 2 years of related work experience or an MS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret clearance. U.S.…