Propulsion Systems Lead — Materials & Obsolescence

Northrop Grumman; Magna (UT); On-site; USD 167,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Sr. Staff Propulsion Engineer – Level 6 located in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

The preferred location for this role is Promontory, UT. May consider Magna, UT. We offer challenging work in a highly regulated aerospace environment, with opportunities to lead material strategies, drive engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (STEM) with 14 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree (STEM) with 12 years of professional experience – OR – PhD (STEM) with 10 years of professional experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
• Strong understanding of materials and processes used in a highly regulated environment.
• Excellent people and technical project management skills
• Experience in conducting material trade studies
• Strong knowledge of and ability to facilitate, coordinate and lead work across Propulsion Systems’ functions and disciplines
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to remain resilient while overcoming challenges
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Technical Lead and Program Liaison for material issues
• Identify opportunities and drive common materials initiatives
• Lead and manage material obsolescence challenges
• Manger Common engineering change process
• Coordinate and support material complianceTrain, mentor and support engineers with M&P responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Regulated environment experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

PLM

MRB

Engineering change process

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Sr. Staff Propulsion Engineer – Level 6 located in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

The preferred location for this role is Promontory, UT. May consider Magna, UT. We offer challenging work in a highly regulated aerospace environment, with opportunities to lead material strategies, drive engineering