Design Engineer - 2

About the role

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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Design Engineer – Level 2 located in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. The Design Engineer 2 will support a team responsible for the design of solid rocket motor nozzles and developing innovative solutions that effectively balance technical performance, cost, and schedule requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, test, and production of a solid rocket motor nozzle
• Modify drawings and specifications for complex nozzle designs
• Participate in trade studies
• Facilitate design changes
• Interact with development teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, Analysis, Materials, and Test)
• Develop and present technical content for design reviews with internal and external customers
• Participate in postfire evaluations of nozzle hardware
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (STEM) with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree (STEM) with 0 years of professional experience
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
• Skills in 3D modeling, mechanical drawings, and GD&T (NX software)

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Understanding of mechanical design, structural/thermal analysis and material behavior
• Understanding of manufacturing and inspection processes
• Design or analysis experience with bolted joints, metal, composite, and bonded assemblies
• Tolerance analysis

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available
• Comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package
• Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus
• Annual bonuses to reward individual contributions and share in company results
• Long Term Incentives for Vice President or Director positions

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00 (base salary determined by scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills and market conditions; eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus).

Schedule

This position works a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Travel required: approximately 10% of the time.