Propulsion Engineer - Level 2/3

Northrop Grumman; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Overtime eligibility

Discretionary bonuses

Long-term incentives

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Propulsion Engineer – Level 2 or 3 to join our team in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, supporting the Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) business unit. The PS&C unit is based in Elkton, Maryland and designs solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems for a wide range of Government and commercial customers.

The role requires a STEM degree with relevant experience, ability to obtain Secret clearance, and willingness to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelors in STEM plus 2 years of related experience or Master’s Degree in STEM, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, presentation and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Working knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) software
• Knowledge of ASME Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Responsibilities

• Performs design of one or more moderately complex or portions of structural components and functional systems
• With limited supervision, applies theoretical knowledge and engineering techniques to the solution of more complex components, structures, and sub-assemblies
• Responds in a timely manner to all requests and explores all avenues within authority and makes appropriate referrals to other sources
• Makes thoughtful and valuable suggestions and recommendations for improving own work and/or group’s work
• Establish requirements for materials, structural components, and functional systems
• Release results as design data after review from other engineers
• Document results of design activities

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD software

Siemens NX

ASME GD&T

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At 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.

Job Description

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Propulsion Engineer – Level 2 or 3 to join our team at our Palm Beach Gardens, Florida location to support the Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) business unit. The Northrop Grumman PS&C business unit is based in Elkton, Maryland and began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The Palm Beach Gardens location is the Air-breathing propulsion center of excellence specializing in the design, analysis and system integration of ramjets, scramjets and other advanced air-breathing propulsion systems.

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida is located a very short distance from the Atlantic Ocean. You would be close to many top beaches, fishing, inland eco-tours, shopping, and restaurants. Palm Beach Gardens also has many top golf choices and is home to The Professional Golfers Association of America and PGA National Resort.

https://www.thepalmbeaches.com/explore-cities/palm-beach-gardens

Perform design of one or more moderately complex or portions of structural components and functional systems of company products. Generally work from preliminary studies developed by higher graded engineers. Analyze requirements for materials, structural component, or functional systems. Select applicable analytical data from previous products, determine the technical principles involved, mathematically define the problem and compute the engineering characteristics consistent with the specifications, design needs and requirements of other portions of the product. Release results as design data after review by higher graded engineer. Develop original ideas and elaborate on preliminary design concepts. Evaluate completed design with supervisor and other technical groups and make modification necessary to achieve the most ideal design.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs design of one or more moderately complex or portions of structural components and functional systems
• With limited supervision, applies theoretical knowledge and engineering techniques to the solution of more complex components, structures, and sub-assemblies
• Responds in a timely manner to all requests and explores all avenues within authority and makes appropriate referrals to other sources
• Makes thoughtful and valuable suggestions and recommendations for improving own work and/or group’s work
• Establish requirements for materials, structural components, and functional systems
• Release results as design data after review from other engineers
• Document results of design activities

The level of hire will depend upon demonstrated education, experience, skills, and competency.

Basic Qualifications For Level 2

• Requires Bachelors in STEM plus 2 years of related experience or Master’s Degree in STEM, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, presentation and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Working knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) software
• Knowledge of ASME Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Basic Qualifications For Level 3

• Requires Bachelors in STEM plus 5 years of related experience or Master’s Degree in STEM plus 3 years of experience or PhD in STEM plus at least 1 year of experience, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite
• Proficiency with Siemens NX
• Knowledge of ASME Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Ability and willingness to travel

Preferred Qualifications Both Levels

• Current active Security Clearance
• Working knowledge of NX
• Knowledge of general machine shop fabrication processes, additive manufacture experience desirable
• Understanding of design for assembly / design for manufacturing (DFA/DFM)
• Ability and willingness to travel

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $171,000.00

The 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.