Hypersonic Systems Project Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) seeks a Project Engineer at Level 3 or Level 4 to lead development, qualification, and production activities for a hypersonic rocket motor. The role is based in Promontory, UT with potential locations Magna, Clearfield, or Hill AFB.

Expect a 9/80 schedule and frequent interface with customers. Responsibilities include coordinating across IPTs, creating program plans, and leading design reviews, with 5–10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (STEM) with 5 years of professional experience or higher degrees with corresponding experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Ability to perform solid modeling using NX.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate across IPTs on design, process and product quality.
• Develop program execution plans with the Program Office.
• Interface with customers regularly as the technical point of contact.
• Lead cross-functional teams and allocate requirements.
• Develop test plans and coordinate testing with engineers.
• Identify risks and track mitigations to closure.
• Present milestones to Senior Leadership and customers.
• Travel 5–10% as required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (STEM)

Master’s degree (STEM)

PhD (STEM)

Tools

NX

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) seeks a Project Engineer at Level 3 or Level 4 to lead development, qualification, and production activities for a hypersonic rocket motor. The role is based in Promontory, UT with potential locations Magna, Clearfield, or Hill AFB.

Expect a 9/80 schedule and frequent interface with customers. Responsibilities include coordinating across IPTs, creating program plans, and leading design reviews, with 5–10% travel.