Thermodynamics Engineer Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Thermodynamics/Principal Thermodynamics Engineer. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel Program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

The Sentinel Infrastructure Analysis Team oversees the design/analysis of the facilities and related subsystems that support the future upgrade to the Minuteman III missile as well as the unique flight test facilities. Our teams are hiring Analysis Engineers within areas of focus: Structural Engineering/Analysis, Thermal Analysis, Bolted Joint analysis, Welded Joint Analysis, etc.

What You Will Get To Do:

As part of the Sentinel Infrastructure Analysis Team team, your technical expertise and analytical prowess will play a vital role in thermal analysis, including Transient Heat Transfer Simulations and Active Cooling Analysis. This position invites a forward-thinking professional who is eager to tackle complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions that advance the future of thermodynamics for the Sentinel Program.

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• 401k

• Educational Assistance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

• Paid Time Off

• Health & Wellness Resources

• Employee Discounts

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.

Basic Qualifications:

This role can be filled at the Thermodynamics Engineer (T02) or Principal Thermodynamics Engineer (T03) level.

Thermodynamics Engineer: 2 Years with Bachelors in Science; 1 year with Masters.

• Professional knowledge of structures, statics, strength of materials, structural dynamics principles, and methods.

• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with investigation date within 6 years.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with adjacent disciplines (e.g. systems engineering, aerodynamics, stress analysis, design, test) in a highly integrated team environment.

• Proficient in programming and use of MATLAB (or equivalent) for analysis and data manipulation.

• Experience with finite element method or finite difference method thermal analysis software (Thermal Desktop, Ansys, etc).

• Experience in the thermal analysis of aerospace systems.

• Basic knowledge of Heat Transfer methods and principles.

Principal Thermodynamics Engineer: 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD.

• Professional knowledge of structures, statics, strength of materials, structural dynamics principles, and methods.

• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with investigation date within 5 years.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with adjacent disciplines (e.g. systems engineering, aerodynamics, stress analysis, design, test) in a highly integrated team environment.

• Proficient in programming and use of MATLAB (or equivalent) for analysis and data manipulation.

• Experience with finite element method or finite difference method thermal analysis software (Thermal Desktop, Ansys, etc).

• Experience in the thermal analysis of aerospace systems.

• Basic knowledge of Heat Transfer methods and principles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional knowledge of missile and/or spacecraft structures, statics, strength of materials, structural dynamics principles, and methods.

• Ablation/thermochemical erosion modelling.

• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).

• Experience working strategic or tactical missile programs or spacecraft.

• Experience with high performance computing, management of large sets of data.

• Experience with Thermal Desktop.

• Experience with Integrated System Level Thermal Models and/or Component/Unit Level Thermal Models.

• Experience Correlating Thermal Models to Test Data.

• Experience using HERO (Heat Transfer and Erosion Analysis Program).

Primary Level Salary Range: $77,200.00 - $115,800.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00The 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.