Senior Propulsion Engineer - Space Systems (9/80 Schedule)

Socket.dev; Utah; On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Promontory, UT is seeking a Principal Propulsion Engineer – Level 3 to lead conceptual propulsion design and flight performance work across missions of national importance. You will collaborate with the Conceptual Design and Flight Performance team and support occasional assignments at Bacchus, UT.

You have a strong background in solid rocket motor design, launch vehicle concepts, and clear communication skills to present solutions to internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5+ years of experience
• Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience
• PhD with 1+ year of experience

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual rocket motor design and flight performance analyses.
• Develop new propulsion concepts for marketing and programs.
• Present technical solutions to engineering teams and leadership.
• Design and optimize propulsion elements and vehicles.
• Perform trajectory analyses for launch vehicles and missiles.
• Travel around 10% as needed.
• Collaborate across disciplines to solve aerospace problems.

Skills

Rocket motor design

Launch vehicle design

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Flexibility in assignments

Education

Bachelor’s degree (STEM)

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Promontory, UT is seeking a Principal Propulsion Engineer – Level 3 to lead conceptual propulsion design and flight performance work across missions of national importance. You will collaborate with the Conceptual Design and Flight Performance team and support occasional assignments at Bacchus, UT.

You have a strong background in solid rocket motor design, launch vehicle concepts, and clear communication skills to present solutions to internal and external customers.