Propulsion Engineer – Level 2/3

0902 SP - Launch Vehicles; United States; On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Propulsion Engineer Level 2/3 to support our customer program. The role focuses on solid rocket motors, interface with program customers and suppliers, and providing technical guidance throughout design, analysis, testing, and integration.

The position requires strong teamwork, problem solving, and the ability to present results to senior management. A Secret security clearance is required or able to obtain. Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM required; up to 2 years experience for level 2, or Master’s with 0 years; level 3 requires 5 years with Bachelor’s or 3 years with Master’s or PhD with 1 year.
• Ability to obtain an active US Government Secret Security clearance, or higher.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and juggle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, integrate, and test launch vehicle solid rocket motors.
• Interface with internal/external program customers and suppliers to provide optimized solutions.
• Provide technical guidance on solid rocket motors across design, analysis, testing, and integration.
• Interface with multiple disciplines to ensure propulsion design standards are implemented.
• Work with a team to meet milestone delivery timelines.
• Develop trade studies and present results to senior management.

Skills

Solid rocket motors

Team collaboration

Technical problem solving

Verbal/written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

The Propulsion Engineering team in the Mechanical and Energetics Department is hiring for a Propulsion Engineer Level 2/3 located in Chandler, Arizona to support our customer program.

Propulsion Engineering within the Mechanical and Energetics Department covers Solid Rocket Motors, Ordnance Components, and Pneumatics Systems.

Essential Functions

• Analyze, integrate, and test launch vehicle solid rocket motors
• Interface with the various internal and external program customers and suppliers to provide optimized solutions that meet the requirements of the program
• Provide technical guidance and insight of solid rocket motors throughout the various design, analysis, testing, and integration efforts
• Interface with multiple disciplines to ensure propulsion engineering design standards are properly implemented
• Work within a team to meet the milestone delivery timelines
• Utilize engineering methods to evaluate design changes and/or root cause/failure investigations, particularly relating to Solid Rocket Motors
• Effectively communicate with suppliers, procurement teams, and program management
• Anticipate customer needs and seek out innovative solutions
• Originate and develop constructive ideas.
• Consistently look for ways to modify or change existing methods or processes to improve outcomes
• Identify options to solve problems and find the optimal solution by considering cost, technical, and schedule impacts
• Develop and present materials for project related briefings including design reviews to be given to internal and external customers

Basic Qualifications for Propulsion Engineer 2

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 0 years of related engineering experience
• Ability to obtain an active US Government Secret Security clearance, or higher
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to large customer community
• Ability to solve problems, support troubleshooting efforts, drive tasks to completion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and juggle multiple concurrent projects and priorities
• Ability to develop trade studies and present results to senior management

Basic Qualifications for Propulsion Engineer 3

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) 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 experience.
• Ability to obtain an active US Government Secret Security clearance, or higher
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to large customer community
• Ability to solve problems, support troubleshooting efforts, drive tasks to completion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and juggle multiple concurrent projects and priorities
• Ability to develop trade studies and present results to senior management

Preferred Qualifications

• Active US Government Secret Security clearance, or higher at the time of application
• Product development
• Experience in the design, analysis, or manufacturing of solid rocket motors
• Configuration change management
• Failure Investigation Methodology

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

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.