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Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Structural Engineer to join the Command and Launch Team (CLT). This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program.

What You’ll Get To Do:

The selected candidate will be responsible for executing linear and nonlinear analysis scope using ABAQUS and ANSYS. Responsibilities will include executing analysis efforts to support Launch Equipment Missile Support System design. This includes finite element analysis, weld analysis and bolt joint analysis. In addition, the candidate will be supporting test objective development for model validation and qualification. Candidate will generate analysis documentation artifacts and prepare CDRL for customer deliveries.

This positions 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. Relocation assistance may be available.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 9 years of experience; 7 years with Master’s Degree; 4 years with PhD
• Experience Dassault Systems, ABAQUS and/or ANSYS.
• Experience performing post-processing of analysis results using MATLAB and EXCEL
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with ABAQUS, LS-DYNA, and ANSYS
• Proficient technical writer with ability to verbally communicate technical content

Active Secret clearance

Experience with nonlinear shock analysis and seismic analysis

Exposure to structural test applications

Exposure to missile program requirements and propulsion systems.

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Salary Range: $108,600 USD - $163,000 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.