Engineer Propulsion​/Principal Engineer Propulsion - R10231600

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Northrop Grumman is in need of an experienced Propulsion Engineer to work at its Elkton, Maryland facility. The position can be hired into either an Engineer Level 2 or Principal Engineer Level 3. The level selected will be determined upon education, experience, and demonstrated skills.

Perform analysis, design, or test of one or more moderately complex propulsion systems (including energetics), structural components, and control systems for propulsion systems. Apply engineering principles, industry standards, company standards and customer requirements to develop solid propellant propulsion systems for application in launch vehicles, missile systems, and space mission systems. Coordinate strategy for developing and leveraging multi-disciplinary design, optimization, and analysis processes to support mission requirements.

Define and coordinate the conduct of testing required to evaluate design work.

• Must have a bachelors degree in STEM and at least 2 years of solid propelling experience. Consider those with a Masters degree and 0 years of experience.
• Experience with Engineering Design, Launch Vehicle, Propulsion Systems, Missiles with solid propellants.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.

• Must have a bachelors degree in STEM and at least 5 years of experience. Consider those with a Masters degree and 3 years of experience or a PhD and 1 year of experience.
• Experience with Engineering Design, Launch Vehicle, Propulsion Systems, Missiles with solid propellants.
• Familiarization with requirements Decomposition and Design.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.

• Rocketry
• Siemens Teamcenter
• Mechanical engineering
• Energetics
• Engineering principles
• Multi-disciplinary design
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 - $

Secondary Level Salary Range: $ - $

The salary range represents a general guideline;
Northrop Grumman considers additional factors such as scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. Executive positions may be eligible for long‑term incentives. The company also provides benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.

The application period is estimated to last 20 days from the posting date, though this may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

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  U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.