Engineer Propulsion

0895 DS - MP - Elkton; United States; On-site; USD 83,400 - 125,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Propulsion Engineer in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, responsible for resolving structural mechanics issues and supporting design improvements. The role requires a relevant degree and offers relocation assistance.

Preferred candidates should have experience in thermal/structural simulation and ANSYS Mechanical. The primary salary range is between $83,400 and $125,200, accompanied by various employee benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and at least 2 years of experience, or Master’s degree in STEM.
• Must be eligible for and able to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Ability to organize, preserve, and manage engineering data.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical approaches for structural issues.
• Provide recommendations to Integrated Product Team working groups.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Assist in creating material test plans and analyzing test data.

Skills

Thermal/structural simulation of air‑breathing engines

ANSYS Mechanical

Knowledge of metals and composite materials

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

FEA software

Job description

Job Overview

Propulsion Engineer – Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C).

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required: none at start; Secret clearance required. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Job Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, develop analytical approaches to assist in the resolution of structural and thermo‑structural mechanics issues.
• Provide structural mechanics and material specialist recommendations to Integrated Product Team (IPT) working groups.
• Develop methodologies, interpret analytical results, and recommend design improvements.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal and external customers.
• Assess test hardware and data; develop material models for thermal or structural analyses.
• Assist in creating material test plans, selecting test methods, and analyzing test data to support material modeling.
• Provide analytical support for failure investigations, including fault tree development and fault‑cause analysis.
• Assist project teams in designing experiments to generate data for detailed analyses.
• Maintain engineering data, design documentation, and models to ensure they are searchable, secure, and accessible.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and at least 2 years of experience, or Master’s degree in STEM with no required experience.
• Must be eligible for and able to obtain a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to organize, preserve, and manage engineering data, design documentation, and models.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with thermal/structural simulation of air‑breathing engines and rocket motors.
• ANSYS Mechanical experience.
• Knowledge of metals and composite materials thermal/structural analysis.
• Understanding of nonlinear material properties and implementation using FEA.
• Experience with high‑ and low‑cycle fatigue, and damage tolerance analyses using NASGRO or equivalent.
• Leadership skills, personal poise, and strong presentation abilities.
• Critical thinking, logical approaches, and attention to detail.

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 – $125,200.00.

Benefits

Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, paid time off (vacation and personal business). Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and for higher‑level positions, Long‑Term Incentives.

EEO Statement

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.