Engineer Propulsion

Northrop Grumman; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 87,600 - 131,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Annual bonuses and potential discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Propulsion Engineer at its Elkton, Maryland facility. The engineer will engage in designing, analyzing, and testing propulsion systems. This position can be filled as Engineer level 2 or Principal Engineer level 3, based on qualifications and experience.

The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's degree in STEM, with at least 2 years of experience in propulsion systems and must obtain a DoD Secret Clearance. A range of benefits including health coverage and PTO are offered to employees.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree in STEM and at least 2 years of solid propelling experience.
• Experience with Engineering Design and solid propellant propulsion systems.
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis, design, or test of propulsion systems and components.
• Apply engineering principles and customer requirements to develop propulsion systems.
• Coordinate testing to evaluate design work.

Skills

Engineering Design

Propulsion Systems

Rocketry

Multi-disciplinary design

Mechanical engineering

Energetics

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion, ordnance and motion controls systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Northrop Grumman is in need of an experienced Propulsion Engineer to work at its Elkton, Maryland facility. The position can be hired into either as an Engineer level 2 or a Principal Engineer level 3. The level selected will be determined upon education, experience, and demonstrated skills.

Job Responsibilities

Perform analysis, design, or test of one or more moderately complex propulsion systems (including energetics), structural components, and control systems for propulsion systems. Apply engineering principles, industry standards, company standards and customer requirements to develop solid propellant propulsion systems for application in launch vehicles, missile systems, and space mission systems. Coordinate strategy for developing and leveraging multi-disciplinary design, optimization, and analysis processes to support mission requirements. Define and coordinate the conduct of testing required to evaluate design work.

Basic Requirements For Level 2

• Must have a bachelor's degree in STEM and at least 2 years of solid propelling experience. Will consider those with a Master’s degree and 0 years of experience.
• Experience with Engineering Design, Launch Vehicle, Propulsion Systems, Missiles with solid propellants
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Rocketry
• Familiarity with Siemens Teamcenter
• Familiarity with Mechanical engineering
• Familiarity with Energetics
• Familiarity with Engineering principles
• Familiarity with Multi-disciplinary design
• Familiarity with Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00

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.

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.