Propulsion Engineer 1 / 2

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 Propulsion Engineer – Level 1 or Level 2 located in Magna, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.     

The Propulsion Engineer is responsible for design elements associated with the cast propellant in a solid rocket motor and will work on a variety of government and commercial programs.   This individual will use their engineering knowledge to develop design solutions that meet technical, 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:

• Provide accurate, on-time 3D models and specifications for next generation rocket motor designs
• Participate in engineering teams associated with the design, test, and production of rocket motors
• Interact with development teams (including specialists in Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, Thermal, Structural, Materials, and Test) to certify design solutions that meet all requirements (technical, cost, schedule)
• Engage with multi-discipline team and functions to improve the loaded motor design process and tools via incorporation of test data and new innovative analysis and predictive and uncertainty quantification techniques
• Develop and present documentation for project related briefings including design reviews to be given to internal and external customers 
• Perform problem solving/anomaly resolution including on-floor production support
• 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.

This position can be filled at either a Level 1 or Level 2.

Basic Qualifications for Level 1:

• Bachelor’s degree in classical Engineering with 0 years of professional experience.  
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
• Willingness to learn: Propellant cast processes, specifications, drawings, and analysis methods
• Ability to travel:  Travel expectation of 0% – 5% 
• Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA)

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• Bachelor’s degree in classical Engineering with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience.  
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
• Experience performing design engineering tasks such as design modification, resolving manufactured part discrepancies, specification justification, design review, etc.
• Willingness to learn: Propellant cast processes, specifications, drawings, and analysis methods
• Ability to travel:  Travel expectation of 0% – 5% 
• Skills in 3D modeling, mechanical drawings, manufacturing specifications, and GD&T
• Great written and oral communication skills
• Great time management and organizational skills
• Detail oriented but able to understand the big picture
• Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA)

 Preferred Qualifications:             

• Previous fabrication, inspection experience, rocket motor design, or aerospace design experience 
• NX modeling and drawing experience
• Understanding of manufacturing and inspection processes
• Previous experience at Northrop Grumman

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

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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Primary Level Salary Range: $65,800.00 - $98,800.00

Secondary 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.