Staff Propulsion Engineer - Solid Rocket Motors Lead

Northrop Grumman; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 169,000 - 253,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Propulsion Engineer in Elkton, Maryland. This role focuses on leading solid-propellant rocket motor engineering design and requires a strong background in aerospace engineering.

The successful applicant will mentor junior engineers and oversee testing activities, with a salary range of $169,000 – $253,600. Additional benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in propulsion engineering or related field.
• Experience mentoring early-career and entry-level engineers.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering design efforts for solid rocket motors.
• Perform design and analysis of propulsion hardware.
• Define and oversee testing activities to validate designs.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct independent reviews.
• Participate in failure investigations and continuous improvement.

Skills

Rocketry

Solid rocket motors

Aerospace propulsion systems

GD&T (ASME Y14.5-2009)

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in relevant field

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

CAD

Product lifecycle management (PLM) tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Propulsion Engineer in Elkton, Maryland. This role focuses on leading solid-propellant rocket motor engineering design and requires a strong background in aerospace engineering.

The successful applicant will mentor junior engineers and oversee testing activities, with a salary range of $169,000 – $253,600. Additional benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and potential bonuses.