Senior Propulsion Engineer – Space Systems (UT)

Northrop Grumman; Magna (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

9/80 schedule

Travel 10%

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Utah is seeking a Sr. Principal Propulsion Engineer or Design Engineer – Level 4 for Promontory/ Magna. You will work on solid rocket motor design and analysis, including nozzles, cases, propellant, and structural components, across multidisciplinary teams.

This role features a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, relocation assistance may be available, and travel up to 10%. U.S. DoD security clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM with years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree or PhD preferred for advanced roles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.
• Experience with solid rocket motors is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support design, analysis, test, and production of solid rocket motor hardware.
• Provide accurate 3D models, drawings, and specifications for components.
• Participate in trade studies to balance performance, cost, and schedule.
• Develop design/analysis documentation and test plans.
• Perform structural analysis using closed-form and FE methods.
• Plan and support qualification and production testing.
• Provide floor support and resolve non-conformances.
• Interact with multidisciplinary teams to meet requirements.
• Present technical content for design reviews to customers.
• Learn and maintain standard design/analysis processes and tools.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Abaqus

ANSYS

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Utah is seeking a Sr. Principal Propulsion Engineer or Design Engineer – Level 4 for Promontory/ Magna. You will work on solid rocket motor design and analysis, including nozzles, cases, propellant, and structural components, across multidisciplinary teams.

This role features a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, relocation assistance may be available, and travel up to 10%. U.S. DoD security clearance eligibility is required.