Structural Engineer - R10216647

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None

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 Space designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation‑related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.

We are currently seeking an experienced Staff Structural Engineer (Subject Matter Expert for Nozzle Flexseals) to provide leadership to our Nozzle Design and Analysis team in our Promontory offices.

• Consistency in existing design and analysis methodologies.
• Technical rigor in supporting new decisions and changes.
• Innovative improvements that meet technical, cost, and schedule requirements.

• Ensure all flexseal design and analysis activities meet internal engineering standards and program requirements (technical, cost, schedule)
• Review and perform structural analyses of nozzle flexseals.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineering teams in the design, analysis, test, and production of flexseals.
• Be the focal point of communication with production teams (including technicians, process engineers, quality, safety and VSETs).
• Review updates to drawings and specifications for flexseals.
• Conduct and lead trade studies.
• Review reports and presentations for design reviews to be given to internal and external customers.
• Lead investigations to resolve anomalous or discrepant flexseal behavior.
• Lead research and development efforts to improve flexseal designs.

• Minimum Experience:
  
  12 years with BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or 10 years with MS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; or 8 years with a PhD.
• Ability to travel:
  Travel expectation of 10%
• At least 5 years of direct experience in the design and analysis of nozzles for solid rocket motors

• Software proficiency in NX, Abaqus, Team Center, EPLM
• 3D modeling, mechanical drawings, and GD&T
• Understanding of manufacturing and inspection processes
• Design and analysis experience with bolted joints, metallic and composite structures, and bonded assemblies
• Experience training and coaching less experienced engineers

• Broad understanding of mechanical design, structural analysis, material behavior, testing methods and manufacturing processes related to flexseals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Detail oriented but able to understand the big picture

• B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $

The 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…