Propulsion Engineer: Launch Vehicles (Level 2/3)

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Chandler, AZ, invites engineers to join the Mechanical Engineering Energetics team as an Engineer Propulsion Level 2/3.

You will support launch vehicle systems with ordnance, pneumatic, hydraulic, and motor analyses, providing performance predictions and leading anomaly investigations. The role requires a STEM degree and security clearance; you will coordinate testing, field integrations, reviews, and collaboration with internal and external customers, travel up to 10%,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 0 years of related engineering experience
• Active US Government Secret Security clearance, or higher at the time of application
• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 1 year of related engineering experience
• Active US Government Secret Security clearance, or higher at the time of application

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis, design, or test of propulsion systems and components
• Coordinate strategy for multi-disciplinary design, optimization, and analysis processes to support mission requirements
• Perform hands-on test support of pneumatic and hydraulic components and systems
• Lead Integrated Product Team coordination with suppliers and non-conformances
• Conduct pre-launch engineering reviews and trade studies

Skills

Propulsion analysis

Test & integration

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Failure investigation

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Chandler, AZ, invites engineers to join the Mechanical Engineering Energetics team as an Engineer Propulsion Level 2/3.

You will support launch vehicle systems with ordnance, pneumatic, hydraulic, and motor analyses, providing performance predictions and leading anomaly investigations. The role requires a STEM degree and security clearance; you will coordinate testing, field integrations, reviews, and collaboration with internal and external customers, travel up to 10%,