Senior Principal Propulsion Engineer - Lead Solid Propulsion

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Elkton (MD)

On-site

USD 136,000 - 204,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Elkton, Maryland, is seeking a Sr. Principal Propulsion Engineer to join the Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) business unit. You will design and develop propulsion components and systems for government and commercial programs, within a talented cross‑functional team.

The role requires a strong engineering background, a willingness to travel, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. This position offers career growth, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering; or a Master's with 6 years; or a PhD with 4 years.
  • Ability to obtain Secret Clearance; US Citizenship required.
  • Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

  • Mechanical design of moderately complex propulsion components and functional systems with limited supervision.
  • Apply theories, engineering techniques, and test data to complex components, structures, and sub-assemblies.
  • Develop original ideas on preliminary design concepts with other technical groups and make modifications to optimize designs.
  • Establish requirements for materials, structural components, and functional systems.
  • Support test programs and project reviews throughout the design process.

Skills

Leadership
Travel willingness
Systems engineering
Risk management

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering
Master's in Engineering
PhD in Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX
Teamcenter United Architecture
GD&T

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Elkton, Maryland, is seeking a Sr. Principal Propulsion Engineer to join the Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) business unit. You will design and develop propulsion components and systems for government and commercial programs, within a talented cross‑functional team.

The role requires a strong engineering background, a willingness to travel, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. This position offers career growth, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

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