Senior Propulsion Engineer: Materials & Programs Lead

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks a Sr. Staff Propulsion Engineer – Level 6 in Promontory, UT, with a strong background in materials, propulsion systems, and leadership. The role includes technical leadership, program liaison, and driving material initiatives in a highly regulated environment.

The position follows a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, and may be located in Promontory, UT or Magna, UT. Competitive total rewards and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (STEM) with 14+ years of professional experience or higher degrees with commensurate experience.
• Master’s degree (STEM) with 12+ years of professional experience.
• PhD (STEM) with 10+ years of pro experience.

Responsibilities

• Technical Lead for material issues and program liaison.
• Identify opportunities and drive common materials initiatives.
• Lead and manage material obsolescence and support compliance.

Skills

Materials knowledge

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree STEM with 14 years

Master's degree STEM with 12 years

PhD STEM with 10 years

Tools

PLM

MRB

Engineering drawings

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks a Sr. Staff Propulsion Engineer – Level 6 in Promontory, UT, with a strong background in materials, propulsion systems, and leadership. The role includes technical leadership, program liaison, and driving material initiatives in a highly regulated environment.

The position follows a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, and may be located in Promontory, UT or Magna, UT. Competitive total rewards and benefits are provided.