Senior Propulsion Engineering Manager

JobCubby; Elkton, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel 25%

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Elkton, Maryland is seeking a Manager 1 - Propulsion Engineering to lead a group of engineers supporting solid rocket motor propulsion programs within the PS&C portfolio. The role emphasizes technical leadership, planning, mentoring, and delivering on time and within budget for defense programs.

Candidates should have a STEM degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, plus strong communication skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; 5+ years in engineering roles.
• Experience in product development or production project engineering.

Responsibilities

• Plan, allocate, and manage resources to complete tasks on schedule and within budget.
• Mentor and motivate a high performing engineering team.
• Promote safety and quality standards in engineering output.
• Support technology growth through roadmap development and proposals.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment across engineering, program management, and other departments.
• Apply sound engineering principles and ensure compliance with processes and standards.
• Lead problem resolution with engineering teams and management.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Mechanical engineering

CAD software

Communication skills

Security clearance

Mentoring

Planning & execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter Unified Architecture

CAD software

PLM software

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Elkton, Maryland is seeking a Manager 1 - Propulsion Engineering to lead a group of engineers supporting solid rocket motor propulsion programs within the PS&C portfolio. The role emphasizes technical leadership, planning, mentoring, and delivering on time and within budget for defense programs.

Candidates should have a STEM degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, plus strong communication skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.