Lead Propulsion Design Engineer – Solid Propellant

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Elkton (KY); On-site; USD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Elkton, MD is seeking a Sr. Principal Propulsion Engineer to design and analyze advanced propulsion components and systems for government and commercial programs.

You will lead cross-functional teams, apply theory and test data, and document results for reviews. The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering with extensive experience, or a Master's with 6 years, or a PhD with 4 years, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's in Engineering with experience, or a Master's with 6+ years, or a PhD with 4+ years.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance and US Citizenship is required.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for the role.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design of moderately complex propulsion components and systems.
• Apply engineering theory and test data to complex components, structures, and sub-assemblies.
• Develop original design concepts with other technical groups and optimize designs.
• Establish material, structural, and functional system requirements.
• Determine tasks for project planning and communicate milestones to leads.
• Support test programs and documentation for design reviews and procurement.

Skills

Propulsion design

Systems engineering

Leadership

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Siemens Teamcenter United Architecture

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Elkton, MD is seeking a Sr. Principal Propulsion Engineer to design and analyze advanced propulsion components and systems for government and commercial programs.

You will lead cross-functional teams, apply theory and test data, and document results for reviews. The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering with extensive experience, or a Master's with 6 years, or a PhD with 4 years, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.