2026 Associate Propulsion Engineer/Propulsion Engineer - Promontory UT

Northrop Grumman; Corinne (UT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Propulsion Engineer and Propulsion Engineer to join the Propulsion Engineering Team in Promontory, UT (or nearby locations). The role covers design, analysis, testing, and documentation of propulsion systems, with opportunities to work across multiple disciplines.

Qualified candidates will have degrees in mechanical, chemical, materials, or aerospace engineering, and must be able to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials or Aerospace Engineering or related STEM field.
• Master’s degree preferred for Propulsion Engineer position.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program access as required by the business needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and analysis of propulsion system components, including rocket motors, nozzles, materials and propellant grains.
• Perform engineering calculations and simulations to predict propulsion performance (CFD, thermal, structural).
• Support test planning, execution and post-test analysis documentation.
• Contribute to design documents, 3D CAD models and drawings, test plans and reports.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure project success.

Skills

Internships / co-op

GPA 3.0+/4.0

Aerospace mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials or Aerospace Engineering

Master’s degree (for Propulsion Engineer)

Tools

ANSYS/CFD

MATLAB

Python

CAD

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

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. Northrop Grumman is a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges. Our forward-leaning, innovative spirit is backed by a legacy of expertise that began at the dawn of the space age. Our mission experience in space runs deep, we know our customers well, and our capabilities are unmatched. This is what allows us to provide reliable, agile and affordable space solutions to best serve our customers. From defending freedom to advancing human discovery, we are defining what is possible in space every day. Entry Level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique. Are you interested in boosting your knowledge through experience and exposure, while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman is the place you! Our professionals live and breathe different perspectives; we are curious about the world, accepting each other, and aware that the more ideas, backgrounds, opinions and experiences we bring to our work, the stronger that work will be. Just as you would invest your time and hard work into our company, we focus on investing back into you through enriching professional experiences and high-quality learning and development opportunities. We want you to bring your whole self to work, and for you to have meaningful connections with your coworkers, customers and communities, while providing the best products, systems and technologies to protect our world.

Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Propulsion Engineers and Propulsion Engineers. This position will be located at our Space sector in Promontory, UT. May also consider candidates in Clearfield, UT; Salt Lake City, UT; or Magna, UT.

The Qualified Candidate Will Become Part Of Northrop Grumman's Propulsion Engineering Team In Support Of One Or More Of The Following Engineering Functions

• Design and Analysis Engineering
• Material Science Engineering
• Product Development Engineering
• Test and Integration Engineering

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and analysis of propulsion system components, including rocket motors, nozzles, materials and propellant grains.
• Perform engineering calculations and simulations to predict propulsion system performance including CFD, thermal response and structural integrity.
• Support the design, execution and documentation of propulsion system tests, including data acquisition and post-test analysis.
• Contribute to technical documentation such as design specifications, 3D CAD models and drawings, test plans and engineering reports.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and interdisciplinary teams and experts to ensure successful project execution.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action planning for propulsion system issues.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers using the propulsion within the targeted system.
• Maintain awareness of industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies in propulsion engineering.
• Help implement collaborative engineering processes across multiple engineering disciplines to optimize design performance and achieve required cost and manufacturing rate objectives.
• Work with senior engineers to evaluate manufacturing and product defects against required performance and identify improvement actions.
• Evaluate supply chain items and materials for suitability in designs and production, supporting required levels of quality and performance (often using Statistical Process Control tools)

Basic Qualifications

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Propulsion Engineer:

• Completing or has completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Major in Mechanical, Chemical, Material Science or Aerospace Engineering or related STEM field
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Basic Qualifications For a Propulsion Engineer

• Completing or has completed a Master’s degree from an accredited institution
• Major in Mechanical, Chemical, Material Science or Aerospace Engineering or related STEM field
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications For Both Levels

• Internships or co-op experience in aerospace, defense or propulsion.
• Hands on experience with engineering tools such as ANSYS/CFD, MATLAB, Python and CAD.
• Experience with energetics, rockets or chemical propulsion in school projects (e.g., rocketry clubs, coursework or capstone assignments)
• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher

Salary Range

Associate Propulsion Engineer: $65,800 to $98,800

Propulsion Engineer: $ 79,300 to $118,900

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.