Propulsion Engineering Manager – Level 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 Engineering Manager – 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.    

Propulsion Systems is seeking a front‑line, multi‑discipline engineering manager to lead our Loaded Motor Design and Analysis team. This manager will supervise a team of analysts and design engineers responsible for loaded motor design, structural and ballistic analysis, and production support on primarily Promontory‑based solid rocket motor programs. This role combines people leadership and technical contribution: you will manage a team of approximately 12–14 engineers, coordinate work with program leadership, and personally contribute in a loaded motor engineering discipline.

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

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

• Lead a Loaded Motor design and analysis team consisting of: Loaded Motor Engineering Product Owners (EPO), design engineers, structural PLI and ballistic analysts
• Plan and manage work scope: define, prioritize, and coordinate engineering tasks and schedules with Project Engineers, Program Managers, and other stakeholders across multiple programs.
• Contribute technically by performing engineering analysis and/or design tasks in your area of loaded motor expertise (e.g., structural or ballistic analysis, design of loaded motor hardware).
• Drive team performance and staffing: Identify and address staffing needs for the Loaded Motor group, Support hiring, onboarding, and workload balancing across programs
• Develop people and capabilities: Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and feedback, Support employee development plans, training, and competency growth
• Own technical rigor and standards: Maintain and evolve certification, design, and analysis standards for loaded motor design
• Ensure work products meet safety, performance, and quality expectations
• Integrate across disciplines: Collaborate closely with the Aerothermal Analysis group and other engineering functions to ensure integrated loaded motor solutions
• Build strong working relationships with Project Engineers and Program Managers on assigned programs
• 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 in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 6 years of professional experience. 
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
• Engineering analysis experience (preferably structural and/or ballistic)
• Design engineering experience with solid rocket motors, preferably with Loaded Motor products
• Demonstrated experience setting priorities and managing competing demands across multiple programs or projects

 Preferred Qualifications:     

• Engineering drawings, specifications, plans, reports
• MRB (Material Review Board) support and closure
• Analysis experience in structural PLI and/or ballistics
• Working understanding materials used in liner, barrier, and propellant systems at NG Propulsion Systems
• Prior experience in technical lead, team lead, or project lead role in a propulsion or similar high consequence environment.
• Loaded Motor product design and production support
• Ability to clearly present technical information in written reports and formal presentations

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https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00

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.