Senior Propulsion Engineer — Materials & Systems Lead

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Sr. Staff Propulsion Engineer – Level 6 in Promontory, UT, with preferred locations Promontory or Magna, UT.

The role requires leadership in propulsion materials, cross-functional collaboration, and oversight of material processes in a regulated environment. The position follows a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, offering advanced responsibilities, career growth, and a comprehensive total rewards package.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Security clearance

Materials expertise

Project management

Material trade studies

Cross-functional liaison

Education

Bachelor’s STEM degree (14+ yrs)

Master’s STEM degree (12+ yrs)

PhD STEM degree (10+ yrs)

Tools

PLM

MRB

Engineering tooling

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Sr. Staff Propulsion Engineer – Level 6 in Promontory, UT, with preferred locations Promontory or Magna, UT.

The role requires leadership in propulsion materials, cross-functional collaboration, and oversight of material processes in a regulated environment. The position follows a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, offering advanced responsibilities, career growth, and a comprehensive total rewards package.