Propulsion Design Engineer - Solid Rockets (L2/L3)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector seeks Propulsion or Design Engineers (Level 2/3) in Promontory, UT, or Magna, UT. You will help define the art of the possible on rocket motor hardware, performing design and analysis across multiple teams and disciplines.

The role emphasizes developing 3D models, drawings, and analyses for motor components, with opportunities to participate in trade studies and design reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a classical engineering/STEM discipline with 2 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree or PhD in a classical engineering/STEM discipline
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
• For many roles, ability to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA)
• Strong understanding of solid mechanics and classical mechanics principles
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support the design, analysis, test, and production of solid rocket motor hardware (nozzles, cases, propellant, integration hardware, bonded structures, and metal components).
• Provide accurate, on-time 3D models, engineering drawings, and specifications for rocket motor components.
• Participate in trade studies and facilitate design changes that balance technical performance, cost, and schedule.
• Develop engineering documentation (drawings, specifications, design/analysis reports, test plans, test reports).
• Perform structural analysis (closed-form and finite element) and evaluate test data to draw conclusions and refine models.
• Plan and support development, qualification, and production testing of flight hardware and test articles.
• Provide production and floor support, including problem solving, anomaly resolution, and disposition of non-conformances.
• Interact with multi-discipline development teams to ensure requirements are met.
• Develop and present technical content for design reviews and briefings to internal and external customers.

Skills

Solid mechanics

Finite element analysis

3D modeling

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM

Master's degree or PhD in engineering

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector seeks Propulsion or Design Engineers (Level 2/3) in Promontory, UT, or Magna, UT. You will help define the art of the possible on rocket motor hardware, performing design and analysis across multiple teams and disciplines.

The role emphasizes developing 3D models, drawings, and analyses for motor components, with opportunities to participate in trade studies and design reviews.