Project Engineer 3 / 4

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Hill Air Force Base (UT); On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a Project Engineer – Level 3/4 in Promontory, UT, with a focus on hypersonic rocket motor development and qualification.

The role covers design, engineering and production across development phases, with occasional travel and a strong emphasis on program execution and customer interfacing. You will coordinate across engineering teams, develop test plans, manage risks, and lead milestone reviews while supporting manufacturing and quality activities in a

Qualifications

• U.S. government Secret security clearance eligibility.
• Experience coordinating large engineering programs.
• Strong technical communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate across IPTs with fellow PEs on design, process and quality.
• Develop program execution plans and work with the Program Office.
• Interface with customers regularly as the technical POC.
• Lead milestones reviews to Senior Leadership and customers.
• Support production operations and risk tracking.
• Develop test plans and coordinate testing with test engineers.

Skills

Security clearance eligibility

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

NX Solid Modeling

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Furthermore, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future*Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Project Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4 located in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. The preferred location for this role is Promontory, UT. May consider one of the following major Space sector locations: Magna, UT; Clearfield, UT; or Hill Air Force Base, UT.The Project Engineer is responsible for establishment and execution of all technical aspects of Development, Qualification, and Production of a Hypersonic rocket motor. These positions will manage the technical products and aspects associated with the design, engineering & manufacturing development (EMD), qualification, and the follow-on production phases. The Project Engineer may also be responsible for the scale up of products, processes, tooling, and facilities for low rate and high rate production. Fast paced development programs offer the potential for the Project Engineer to work with a variety of resources/teams/divisions and witness the entirety of the programs engineering lifecycle. Currently there are three potential Project Engineer job openings depending upon the candidates interests and abilities.This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Coordinates across IPTs with fellow PEs on design, process, and quality of the productDevelop program execution plans and works closely with the Program OfficeRequired to interface with Customer regularly as the technical POCAbility to work with a wide range of positions both within and outside of NGCSupports production operations (manufacturing and quality)Development, coordination, and allocation of requirementsAssemble and develop efficient cross functional teams to execute plansIdentify design concepts and mature into design solutions that meet the customer needsDevelop master schedules, integrated logic flows, work breakdown, and assist in program cost estimates.Coordination and implementation of design and analysis activitiesDevelopment of test plans and coordination of testing with test engineersIdentification of risks/mitigations and tracking to closure in Risk TrackerLead the coordination and conducting of milestones reviews to Senior Leadership and CustomersLead problem and failure investigationsWrite technical reportsPresentations – internal and externalAbility to Travel expectation of 5% – 10%Other duties as assignedWhy you? You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.This position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) as well as obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding prior to start date.This requisition may be filled at either a Principal or Sr. Principal level.Basic Qualifications for Level 3:Bachelor’s degree (STEM) with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearanceAbility to perform solid modeling using NXMust have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearanceAbility to work with energetic materials as a U. S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, firearms and explosives; “Employee Possessor” – required.Basic Qualifications for Level 4:Bachelor’s degree (STEM) with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 3 year of professional experience.Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearanceAbility to perform solid modeling using NXMust have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearanceAbility to work with energetic materials as a U. S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, firearms and explosives; “Employee Possessor” – required. Preferred Qualifications:Strong understanding and broad application of PS engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.) or equivalentDemonstrated experience in generating technical solutions in the absence of complete customer requirementsManagement of engineering scope as it pertains to budgeting and participation in EVMS evaluationsExperience with the proposal processKnowledge and experience in System Engineering tools and disciplinesKnowledge of lean manufacturing and design for manufacturabilityCurious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:https://www.northropgrumman.com/spaceWorking at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.Northrop Grumman Total Rewards*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) and obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding. Furthermore, this position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future*Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00The 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.