Job Description

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems 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 entry level Structural Engineer in our Loads and Environments team in our Promontory, UT offices.

Role description amp; Responsibilities:
The Structural Engineer is responsible for the development and communication of structural loads and environments to support launch vehicle design and testing:
Generation of structural loads for launch vehicles
Generation of loads and environments (shock, vibration and acoustics) for use by system/component designers and analysts
Develop dynamic structural models for system/component assessment
Develop shock and vibration structural environments
Support testing of components to structural environments (vibration, shock)
Analyze sub-scale, static-test and flight data to assess loads and environments and verify dynamic models
Prepare reports and memos documenting analysis activities and results
Prepare presentations summarizing analysis results for internal review boards and external customers
Interact with design and development teams (teams include specialists in Design, Quality, Safety, Structural, Thermal, Fluid, Materials, Test, Operations) to certify creative design solutions that meet all requirements (technical, cost, schedule)

'Experience Requirements:
Candidate must have a MS or PhD in Structural, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering
Course work in Vibrations or System Dynamics

Experience Preferred:

Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership and teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).
Knowledgeable in loads generation, structural dynamics (shock, vibration and acoustics) and data (time-series) analysis.
Computer skills including MATLAB and NASTRAN.

Skills amp; Qualifications:

Good presentation and writing/communication skills.
Self-motivated, willing to learn, and interested in working in a team environment.
Experience in developing and delivering presentations and leading small groups.
Experience in working in an autonomous work environment on complex projects.
Experience in working on engineering full life-cycle projects from project inception through launch.
Strong, proactive analytical problem-solving skills and ability to deal with ambiguity
Ability to work in a fast paced dynamic environment as part of a multi-discipline team
Excellent time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Assertive and proactive approach for collaboration and team work
Able to see how the system works (big picture) while working on individual components (details)

Education/Certifications

MS or PhD in Structural, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering required.