Lead Structural Design Engineer - 4

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Magna
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

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. 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 Rocket Motor Assembly Commercial Programs Lead Design Engineer – Level 4 located in Magna, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. The Rocket Motor Assembly Commercial Programs Lead Design Engineer is responsible for Integration Design Engineering on Commercial programs including GEM. This includes Rocket Motor Assembly, Igniter, Raceway, Secondary Structures, Mass Properties, and Thrust Vector Control Integration, where applicable. This lead design engineer will have responsibility over the design for commercial rocket motors in development and production. Responsibilities include drawing and model preparation, on-floor manufacturing support and MRB resolution, test support including authoring and reviewing plans and reports, and coordination with internal and external customers. Scope may also include performing systems engineering tasks related to interface control, anomaly resolution, and performing peer reviews. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Prepare 3D NX models, mechanical & assembly drawings, and specifications in accordance with company standards Support mechanical & integration design on Commercial rocket motors, including GEM Prepare test & instrumentation drawings, test plans, reports, and perform tolerance analysis Prepare trades studies and milestone review presentations Prepare ICD, N2 Interaction matrices and Interface Summary Sheets Prepare requirement specifications and provide verification reporting Perform structural analysis on secondary structures bracket designs 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 4: Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related engineering experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of related engineering experience. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance Solid modeling experience in NX Knowledge of GD&T, NG drawing standards, and experience preparing large, rocket motor assembly drawings Experience with Finite Element Analysis Broad understanding of commercial programs RMA designs, including GEM MRB certified with experience evaluating and dispositioning discrepant RMA parts Experience with manufacturing processes and on-floor support for commercial programs Excellent written and oral communication skills including test report writing, MRB dispositions, and technical report writing Demonstrated history of working well within a team and keeping customer satisfied Strong problem-solving skills and a self-starter Ability to collaborate and mentor team members Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of the GEM 63/63XL rocket motor assembly designs Systems engineering and integration experience Mechanical Design and Assembly 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: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00 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.

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