RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: 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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Engineer - Structural. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

The Sentinel Infrastructure Analysis Team oversees the design/analysis of the facilities and related subsystems that support the future upgrade to the Minuteman III missile as well as the unique flight test facilities. Our teams are hiring Analysis Engineers within areas of focus: Structural Engineering/Analysis, Thermal Analysis, Bolted Joint analysis, Welded Joint Analysis, etc.

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 CATIA, IDEAS, ProEngineer and a variety of software applications.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Execute linear and nonlinear structural analysis scope using ABAQUS, Ansys, or FEMAP (w/Nastran solver).
• Direct and review analysis efforts related to infrastructure and subsystem development. This includes finite element (static, transient, buckling, modal), weld, and bolted joint analyses.
• Support test objective development for model verification/validation and qualification.
• Generate analysis documentation artifacts and prepare CDRL for customer deliveries.
• Deliver required Analysis Data Packages on time to meet program objectives.
• Identify gaps and holes within analyses and/or requirements and collaborate with other stakeholders to resolve these with minimal impact to budget and schedule.
• Ensure the developed technical solution and ADPs meet the analysis and design requirements and product specifications from the various element/configured item specifications.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: 

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 
• 401k 
• Educational Assistance 
• Life Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions  
• Paid Time Off  
• Health & Wellness Resources  
• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.  

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) with 12 years’ experience; 10 years’ experience with a Master’s degree; or 8 years’ experience with a PhD
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
• Experience performing static and dynamic structural analyses (modal, shock, vibration, transient loading).
• Proficiency with ABAQUS, FEMAP, or ANSYS software
• Experience creating analysis documentation and presenting results to peers and leadership
• Experience leading analysis teams and managing individual assignment tasking
• Experience creating formalized analysis workflows and processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient writer and able to verbally communicate technical content
• Advanced or expert proficiency with ABAQUS, FEMAP, and ANSYS
• Exposure to structural test applications
• Experience with seismic analysis (ASCE 7)
• Exposure to missiles program requirements & with propulsion
• Navigate through NX 3D models and CPLM
• TeamCenter CPLM experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations.
• Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner.
• Experience in leading/supporting a development engineering team.
• Demonstrated experience working with customers to ensure project success.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00

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 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.