Propulsion Engineer - Solid Rocket Motors

Northrop Grumman; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Elkton, MD is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to join the Defense Systems Sector. The role focuses on solid rocket motor performance analysis, developing mathematical models, and validating designs against test data.

Responsibilities include performing analyses of thrust, pressure, and impulse, sizing ignition systems, and presenting technical findings to internal and external customers. A Bachelor's or Master's degree and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required.
• Experience or coursework in rocket propulsion, heat transfer, thermodynamics, or compressible fluid mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct performance analyses for solid rocket motor propulsion design and verification.
• Develop mathematical models with proper methods, boundary conditions and material properties.
• Prepare and present technical reports to internal and external customers.

Skills

Rocket propulsion

Mathematical modeling

Thermodynamics

Numerical analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

NX CAD

SPP

CEA600

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Elkton, MD is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to join the Defense Systems Sector. The role focuses on solid rocket motor performance analysis, developing mathematical models, and validating designs against test data.

Responsibilities include performing analyses of thrust, pressure, and impulse, sizing ignition systems, and presenting technical findings to internal and external customers. A Bachelor's or Master's degree and U.S. citizenship are required.