Sr Principal Engineer Propulsion

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Elkton (KY); On-site; USD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Elkton, MD is seeking a Sr. Principal Propulsion Engineer to design and analyze advanced propulsion components and systems for government and commercial programs.

You will lead cross-functional teams, apply theory and test data, and document results for reviews. The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering with extensive experience, or a Master's with 6 years, or a PhD with 4 years, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's in Engineering with experience, or a Master's with 6+ years, or a PhD with 4+ years.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance and US Citizenship is required.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for the role.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design of moderately complex propulsion components and systems.
• Apply engineering theory and test data to complex components, structures, and sub-assemblies.
• Develop original design concepts with other technical groups and optimize designs.
• Establish material, structural, and functional system requirements.
• Determine tasks for project planning and communicate milestones to leads.
• Support test programs and documentation for design reviews and procurement.

Skills

Propulsion design

Systems engineering

Leadership

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Siemens Teamcenter United Architecture

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Sr. Principal Propulsion Engineer to join our team at our Elkton, Maryland location to support the Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) business unit.Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise. https://www.ccgov.org/government/tourismThe Northrop Grumman PS&C business unit is based in Elkton, Maryland and began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers.Job ResponsibilitiesPerform mechanical design of moderately complex advanced propulsion components and functional systems with limited supervisionApply theoretical knowledge, engineering techniques, and test data to the solution of more complex components, structures, and sub-assembliesDevelop original ideas on preliminary design concepts with other technical groups and make modifications necessary to optimize designsEstablish requirements for materials, structural components, and functional systemsDetermine engineering tasks required for project planning and execution, communicate milestones and need dates to program leadsDocument results of design activities and release results after review from other engineersMake recommendations for improving own work and/or group’s workSupport test program under project team direction for design, fabrication, integration, and verificationSupport generation and execution of presentation materials for various reviews required throughout the design processWork with procurement to ensure hardware and expendables are delivered to enable project executionBasic Qualifications:Requires Bachelors in Engineering and years of experience or Master’s Degree in Engineering and 6 years of experience or a PhD and 4 years of experienceAbility to obtain a Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisiteAbility and willingness to travelPreferred QualificationsAbility to lead a multi-disciplinary team through various efforts required to design, fabricate and install multiple subsystemsExperience with solid propellant propulsion systemsCurrent active Security ClearanceProficiency with Siemens NXProficiency with Siemens Teamcenter United ArchitectureAbility to interpret and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)Knowledgeable in systems engineering approach to ensure program requirements are metExperience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM) maintaining budgetary and schedule compliance, while ensuring technical qualityFamiliar with proactive risk management techniques, such as risk registers and failure modes, effects and criticality analysis (FMECA)Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.