Propulsion Engineer, Level 3/4 – On‑Site with Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; West Virginia; On-site; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineer Propulsion (Level 3/4) to oversee propulsion development from concept to flight readiness at our Rocket Center, WV site. The role focuses on CFD/FEA, optimization, and collaboration with program managers to ensure schedule, budget, and risk mitigation.

The position requires a DoD Secret clearance eligibility, strong technical leadership, and the ability to mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required; Level 3 with 5 years experience or Level 4 with 8 years preferred.
• Strong propulsion, dynamics, fluids, thermodynamics knowledge desirable.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee propulsion system development from requirements to integration.
• Support CFD, FEA, and multidisciplinary optimization to meet performance targets.
• Lead reviews and coordinate with program managers and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and interns; present technical work.

Education

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

MATLAB/Simulink

NX

Excel

FORTRAN

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Engineer Propulsion (Level 3/4) to oversee propulsion development from concept to flight readiness at our Rocket Center, WV site. The role focuses on CFD/FEA, optimization, and collaboration with program managers to ensure schedule, budget, and risk mitigation.

The position requires a DoD Secret clearance eligibility, strong technical leadership, and the ability to mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced, on-site environment.