Staff Propulsion Engineer - Spacecraft Propulsion Subsystem

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector in Redondo Beach, CA seeks a Staff Propulsion Engineer to lead the spacecraft propulsion subsystem through the full lifecycle, from design to delivery. This on-site role requires strong background in monopropellant/bipropellant propulsion and systems engineering.

You will oversee analyses, component selection, and testing campaigns while interfacing with customers and suppliers. A Top Secret/SCI eligible clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 12+ years propulsion experience, or Master’s with 10+, or PhD with 8+ years.
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Responsibilities

• Lead propulsion subsystem design throughout lifecycle.
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Skills

Propulsion engineering

Fluid analysis

Thermal analysis

System integration

Leadership

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SCITRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Space Sector is seeking a Staff Propulsion Engineer – Spacecraft Propulsion Subsystem to join our Thermal, Propulsion & Cryocooler Systems (TPCS) department within our Vehicle Engineering directorate (West Region Engineering).The Staff Propulsion Engineer’s primary responsibility is to lead the propulsion subsystem through the full lifecycle, from design and analysis through build and delivery. This position will be based on-site in Redondo Beach, CA.Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Leading the architecture and design of the spacecraft propulsion systemOverseeing selection and procurement of fluid componentsPerforming analyses in fluid mechanics and scoping, bounding, and reviewing analyses in combustion, aerodynamics, thermal, and stressGuiding mechanical design and overseeing manufacturing operations and hot-fire testing on flight hardwareInterfacing with program customers and suppliersOverseeing testing campaignsParticipating in issue resolutionBasic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline with 12+ years of propulsion engineering or other relevant engineering experience; OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 10+ years of stated experience; OR Ph.D. in a STEM discipline with 8+ years of stated experienceExperience with monopropellant or bipropellant spacecraft propulsion systemsMust have an active U.S. Government SCI access at the time of application OR an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company, prior to the start datePreferred Qualifications:Active, in-scope U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI clearanceExperience developing and verifying requirements for propulsion subsystemsExperience performing propulsion subsystem fluid analysesExperience leading design reviews with internal and external customersExperience working with hypergolic propellantsExperience leading teamsExperience managing schedules and performing earned value managementExperience with spacecraft propulsion component hardware procurement and supply chain operationsExperience writing test plans for propulsion subsystem and thruster testing#LosAngelesSpace#SpaceEngJobsPrimary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00The 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.