Propulsion Engineer II/III — Launch Systems & Testing

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineer Propulsion at the Chandler, AZ location to support launch vehicle propulsion analysis, testing, and integration. The role involves generating performance predictions, dispositioning hardware, and leading anomaly investigations as required.

The position requires a Secret clearance, a STEM degree, and the ability to travel up to 10%. The team performs ordnance, pneumatic, hydraulic, and motor analyses in a dynamic environment with opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 2 years related engineering experience, or a Master’s degree with 0 years.
• Active US Government Secret Security clearance at time of application.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis, design, or test propulsion system components.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary design and testing to meet mission requirements.
• Conduct pre-launch reviews and assess flight readiness with field teams.
• Lead the Integrated Product Team coordinating supplier change notices and non-conformances.
• Support field site integration and post-flight data review.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Project planning

Stakeholder communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Data acquisition

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineer Propulsion at the Chandler, AZ location to support launch vehicle propulsion analysis, testing, and integration. The role involves generating performance predictions, dispositioning hardware, and leading anomaly investigations as required.

The position requires a Secret clearance, a STEM degree, and the ability to travel up to 10%. The team performs ordnance, pneumatic, hydraulic, and motor analyses in a dynamic environment with opportunities to influence