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Propulsion Engineer Security Clearance
Job in
Magna, Salt Lake County, Utah, 84044, USA
Listed on 2026-07-15
Listing for:
Northrop Grumman
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-15
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No CLEARANCE TYPE:
None TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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 Propulsion Engineer - Level 1 or Level 2 located in Magna, UT, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
The Propulsion Engineer is responsible for design elements associated with the cast propellant in a solid rocket motor and will work on a variety of government and commercial programs. This individual will use their engineering knowledge to develop design solutions that meet technical, cost, and schedule requirements. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Provide accurate, on-time 3D models and specifications for next generation rocket motor designs
* Participate in engineering teams associated with the design, test, and production of rocket motors
* Interact with development teams (including specialists in Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, Thermal, Structural, Materials, and Test) to certify design solutions that meet all requirements (technical, cost, schedule)
* Engage with multi-discipline team and functions to improve the loaded motor design process and tools via incorporation of test data and new innovative analysis and predictive and uncertainty quantification techniques
* Develop and present documentation for project related briefings including design reviews to be given to internal and external customers
* Perform problem solving/anomaly resolution including on-floor production support
* Other duties as assigned Why you? You're the candidate we're searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators. This position can be filled at either a Level 1 or Level
2. Basic Qualifications for Level 1:
* Bachelor's degree in classical Engineering with 0 years of professional experience.
* Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
* Willingness to learn:
Propellant cast processes, specifications, drawings, and analysis methods
* Ability to travel:
Travel expectation of 0% - 5%
* Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA) Basic Qualifications for Level 2:
* Bachelor's degree in classical Engineering with 2 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 0 years of professional experience.
* Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
* Experience performing design engineering tasks such as design modification, resolving manufactured part discrepancies, specification justification, design review, etc.
* Willingness to learn:
Propellant cast processes, specifications, drawings, and analysis methods
* Ability to travel:
Travel expectation of 0% - 5%
* Skills in 3D modeling, mechanical drawings, manufacturing specifications, and GD&T
* Great written and oral communication skills
* Great time management and organizational skills
* Detail oriented but able to understand the big picture
* Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check for the Federal Safe Explosives Act (SEA)
Preferred Qualifications:
* Previous fabrication, inspection experience, rocket motor design, or aerospace design experience
* NX modeling and drawing experience
* Understanding of manufacturing and inspection processes
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