Propulsion Engineer – Spaceflight Innovation

Overview

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. 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 and bringing your whole self to work. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

Northrop Grumman is a space pioneer, supporting government, civil and commercial customers in solving their biggest challenges. This is what allows us to provide reliable, agile and affordable space solutions to best serve our customers. From defending freedom to advancing human discovery, we are defining what is possible in space every day. Entry level opportunities at Northrop Grumman are unique and offer learning and development opportunities while supporting a mission that seeks to protect our nation and its allies.

Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Propulsion Engineers and Propulsion Engineers
. This position will be located at our Space sector in Promontory, UT and may also consider candidates in Clearfield, UT;
Salt Lake City, UT; or Magna, UT.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Propulsion Engineering team in support of one or more of the following engineering functions:

• Design and Analysis Engineering
• Material Science Engineering
• Product Development Engineering
• Test and Integration Engineering

As a Propulsion Engineer, you will:

• Assist in the development and analysis of propulsion system components, including rocket motors, nozzles, materials and propellant grains.
• Perform engineering calculations and simulations to predict propulsion system performance including CFD, thermal response and structural integrity.
• Support the design, execution and documentation of propulsion system tests, including data acquisition and post-test analysis.
• Contribute to technical documentation such as design specifications, 3D CAD models and drawings, test plans and engineering reports.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action planning for propulsion system issues.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers using the propulsion within the targeted system.
• Maintain awareness of industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies in propulsion engineering.
• Help implement collaborative engineering processes across multiple engineering disciplines to optimize design performance and achieve required cost and manufacturing rate objectives.
• Work with senior engineers to evaluate manufacturing and product defects against required performance and identify improvement actions.
• Evaluate supply chain items and materials for suitability in designs and production, supporting required levels of quality and performance (often using Statistical Process Control tools).

Associate Propulsion Engineer –

Basic Qualifications:

• Completing or has completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Major in Mechanical, Chemical, Material Science or Aerospace Engineering or related STEM field
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Propulsion Engineer –

Basic Qualifications:

• Completing or has completed a Master’s degree from an accredited institution
• Major in Mechanical, Chemical, Material Science or Aerospace Engineering or related STEM field
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

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