Sr. Principal Project Engineer 4

0903 SP - Propulsion Systems; United States; On-site; USD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Promontory, UT seeks a Sr. Principal Propulsion Engineer – Level 4 to lead development, qualification, and production efforts for solid rocket motors.

You will coordinate with NG and USG customers to define execution plans and meet master schedules, guiding cross-functional hardware teams through complex material and process choices. The role requires a STEM degree with extensive propulsion experience and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8+ years of professional experience or a Master’s/PhD with fewer years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
• Minimum 5 years in solid rocket motor design/manufacturing or related parts, materials & processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal NG and external USG customers.
• Develop engineering execution plans to meet master schedules.
• Lead Material Scientists in test plan development and testing coordination.
• Manage the Sentinel Aging and Surveillance program.
• Assemble cross-functional hardware teams for material/process decisions.
• Ensure SRM compliance to PM&P and aging requirements.
• Review Bills of Materials for Sentinel compliance.
• Coordinate with Systems Engineering for requirement decomposition and traceability.

Skills

Propulsion engineering

Project leadership

Communication

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree or PhD (preferred)

Tools

System Engineering tools

PM&P tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

At 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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Sr. Principal Propulsion Engineer – Level 4 located in Promontory, UT, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. Project Engineers are responsible for planning and execution of technical work supporting Development, Qualification, and Production of the Solid Rocket motors.

The Sentinel PM&P / Aging Project Engineer will manage the technical scope and deliverables required to meet customer Parts, Materials, and Process (PM&P) requirements and execute the Sentinel SRM Aging and Surveillance strategy. A fundamental knowledge of engineering concepts is required, as is a basic understanding of materials science, test, and production techniques. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Job responsibilities

• Coordinate with both internal NG and external USG customers
• Develop engineering execution plan to meet master schedules
• Lead Material Scientists in the development of test plans and coordinate testing and reporting
• Lead the Sentinel Aging and Surveillance program
• Assemble efficient cross functional hardware teams to coordinate material and process choices
• Ensure and document SRM compliance to all customer PM&P and Aging requirements
• Review Manufacturing Bills of Materials and ensure compliance with Sentinel requirements
• Ensure qualification static test objectives are met via coordination with hardware teams
• Coordinate with Systems Engineering teams to ensure effective requirement decomposition and traceability
• Identify and mitigate risks
• Coordinate and conduct deliverable reviews
• Lead problem and failure investigationsLead technical reporting efforts
• Perform presentations to internal and external customers
• Travel expectation: 5% – 10%
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (STEM) with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
• Ability to work with energetic materials as a U. S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, firearms and Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in solid rocket motor design / manufacturing or strong experience in parts, materials or processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated flexibility in managing technical solutions given changing customer requirements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations
• Demonstrated team leadership skills - leader of significant technical projects or investigations and management of multiple program tasks to schedule and budget
• Experience with the proposal process
• Knowledge and experience in System Engineering, or PM&P tools and disciplines
• Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector?

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00 The 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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.