Job Description
Job Description:
Analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials for product design, or operation of product to include structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment and maintenance designs. Analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling. Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis. Tools utilized may include ANSYS, ABAQUS, NX and a variety of software applications.
Specific roles and responsibilities will include:
• Assess the structural integrity of rocket propulsion systems and related components using traditional closed form methods as well as finite element techniques
• Plan and oversee material characterization testing of various materials used in the design of rockets
• Reduce structural characterization test data into analysis input properties and material capability properties
• Prepare reports and memos documenting structural assessment activities and results
• Prepare and make presentations summarizing structural assessment/analysis results for internal review boards and external customers
• Perform assessment and develop disposition of discrepant hardware and hardware anomalies
• Interact with design and development teams (teams include specialists in Design, Quality, Safety, Thermal, Materials, Operations) to support innovative and creative design solutions that meet rocket motor requirements (technical, cost, schedule, etc.)
Experience Preferred:
• FE analysis experience with MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering - Emphasis in metal structures, and solid mechanics or finite element theory
• Familiarity of design and modeling software (NX)
• Strong and demonstrated communication, planning, project management and presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• Computer skills including NX, ANSYS (Classic or Workbench), and ABAQUS
• Experience in finite element theory with emphasis in structural analysis, solid mechanic, including static strength, buckling, and bolted joint analysis
Education
• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering and 5 years of experience or 3 years of experience with a MS, or PhD.
Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00The 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.
Job Description:
Analyzes, researches and develops structural engineering specifications involving metals, non-metallic or composite structural materials for product design, or operation of product to include structures, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronics, power plant, armament, heating and ventilating, equipment and maintenance designs. Analyzes damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling. Specific structural engineering specialties may include dynamics and loads, stability and stress fatigue and thermal analysis. Tools utilized may include ANSYS, ABAQUS, NX and a variety of software applications.
Specific roles and responsibilities will include:
• Assess the structural integrity of rocket propulsion systems and related components using traditional closed form methods as well as finite element techniques
• Plan and oversee material characterization testing of various materials used in the design of rockets
• Reduce structural characterization test data into analysis input properties and material capability properties
• Prepare reports and memos documenting structural assessment activities and results
• Prepare and make presentations summarizing structural assessment/analysis results for internal review boards and external customers
• Perform assessment and develop disposition of discrepant hardware and hardware anomalies
• Interact with design and development teams (teams include specialists in Design, Quality, Safety, Thermal, Materials, Operations) to support innovative and creative design solutions that meet rocket motor requirements (technical, cost, schedule, etc.)
Experience Preferred:
• FE analysis experience with MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering - Emphasis in metal structures, and solid mechanics or finite element theory
• Familiarity of design and modeling software (NX)
• Strong and demonstrated communication, planning, project management and presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• Computer skills including NX, ANSYS (Classic or Workbench), and ABAQUS
• Experience in finite element theory with emphasis in structural analysis, solid mechanic, including static strength, buckling, and bolted joint analysis
Education
• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering and 5 years of experience or 3 years of experience with a MS, or PhD.
Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00The 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.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip out customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our nearly 100,000 employees contribute to launching the technology of tomorrow, today.
© 2025 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.
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