Structural Engineer - 5

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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. If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Structural Engineer – Level 5 role at Promontory, UT will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. Ready to join forces with our visionary team? NASA Integration Design team is responsible for designing hardware and processes that facilitate the assembly of the Space Launch System (SLS) solid rocket motor hardware and integrate the motor to the full SLS assembly at Kennedy Space Center. Engineers help coordinate with the NASA customer to improve efficiencies in the assembly process while maintaining safety and quality. The Integration Design and Analysis Engineer is responsible for aiding the development of hardware design of flight and static test hardware for rocket motor components related to integration and assembly. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Contribute to major design activities and coordinate technical efforts Create designs for future rocket motor assembly components and their integration with other subsystems Develop engineering documentation products (drawings, specifications, design and analysis reports, test plans, test reports, etc.) Oversee and plan testing for development and qualification of flight hardware products Provide production and assembly support for heritage and new components related to the NASA Space Launch System (SLS) Lead small design teams as a senior engineer Understand, coordinate, and integrate components from sub system teams into a booster assembly Provide on-floor design expertise: monitor manufacturing operations, field design-implementation inquiries, and recommend process improvements to ensure product quality and efficiency Design associated components and structures to achieve lowest cost from design and lean manufacturing principles Plan and oversee material characterization testing of materials used in the design of integration hardware such as adhesives, metallic and non-metallic structures, and corrosion protection materials Perform structural analysis to support the design of flight hardware and test articles Perform assessment and develop disposition of discrepant hardware (MRB) and hardware anomalies Create engineering drawings and specifications to define design for hardware fabrication, write test plans, support fabrication efforts, oversee testing, analyze test data and make revisions to design based on results Create and maintain standard design processes Develop as a subject matter expert for integration and assembly design Interface with customer technical personnel and program managers Other duties as assigned Why you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators. Basic Qualifications for Level 5: Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 10 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 8 years of professional experience Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance Broad understanding of large assemblies and their impact in design and processing Strong skills in CAD including GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis and drawing preparation skills Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications Strong skills in problem-solving Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent time management and organizational skills Detail oriented but able to understand the big picture Preferred Qualifications: Broad understanding of large assemblies and their impact in design and processing Strong skills in CAD including GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis and drawing preparation skills Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications Strong skills in problem-solving Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent time management and organizational skills Detail oriented but able to understand the big picture Demonstrate leadership in small and big teams Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? 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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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? 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