Design Engineer - 2

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Corinne, UT, USA
In-Office
79K-119K Annually
Junior
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Supports the design, testing, and production of solid rocket motor nozzles. Modifies complex nozzle drawings and specifications, participates in trade studies, facilitates design changes, collaborates with manufacturing, quality, safety, analysis, materials, and test teams, presents technical content in design reviews, and conducts postfire evaluations of nozzle hardware.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.


This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

 

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • 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
  • undefined
  • 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:

  • 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


Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space


Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.


Northrop Grumman Total Rewards 

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 2 years of professional experience, or a Master’s degree in STEM with no professional experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
  • Skills in 3D modeling, mechanical drawings, and GD&T using NX software
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Understanding of mechanical design, structural and 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 experience

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
  • Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.

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HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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